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US Helicopter Downed Over Strait of Hormuz, Raising Fears of Further Escalation
Two US officials told CNN that the Apache helicopter was brought down by an Iranian drone.
Trump Told Netanyahu Not to Bomb Iran — But Israel Did Anyway
Iran and Israel exchanged fire overnight in the most serious escalation since a nominal truce was reached in April.
Trump Says a Ceasefire in the Middle East Means “Shooting in a Moderate Manner”
Trump’s comments excuse his failure to end the Iran war, and justify Israel’s violations in Gaza and Lebanon.
Trump Attacks GOP Lawmakers After House Passes Bipartisan Iran War Resolution
Despite Trump calling the vote “unpatriotic,” nearly 7 in 10 Americans back ending the war in Iran as soon as possible.
Morale Plummets in Lebanon as Talks Fail to Halt Israel’s Ceasefire Violations
Many Lebanese people “sort of feel beholden to the regional and global powers on their fate,” says AP's Kareem Chehayeb.
Iranian Media Says Iran Is Suspending Talks With US Over Ceasefire Violations
“We now live in a world where ceasefire means that Israel can continue bombing,” said a Lebanese professor.
Trump’s Violent Memes Expose Long-Simmering Truths About US Imperialism
Trump’s white nationalist revanchism is on display as he turns state violence into entertainment.
Trump Admin Uses Iran War Oil Shock to Push Drilling in Alaskan Wilderness
The five-year plan is expected to cause 4,000 additional oil spills and the destruction of fragile ecosystems.
Trump’s Loyalty to Fossil Fuel Companies Is Driving Up Inflation
The sooner we transition off fossil fuels, the healthier we — and our wallets — will be.
Ex-Nuclear Negotiator Criticizes Trump’s Push for Abraham Accords in Iran Deal
Trump threatened to blow up Oman and said Gulf states “owe” it to the US to normalize relations with Israel.