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Global Oil Prices Jump After US-Iran Negotiations Fail in Less Than 24 Hours
Trump announced a blockade of Iranian ports and Iran threatened to strike other Gulf ports in retaliation.
As US Kills 5 in Boat Strike, Trump Threatens Iran With Same Killing “System”
This brings the total number of people killed in the US’s illegal boat strike campaign to 168.
Failure to Stop Israel’s Genocide in Gaza Has Allowed It to Expand Into Lebanon
Israel is also perpetrating war crimes and crimes against humanity in Lebanon.
Trump’s Extreme Use of Military Is Stirring a Crisis of Conscience Among Troops
US soldiers have a rich history of questioning the wars they’re told to wage abroad.
Evidence Challenges US Account of Deadly Strike in Iran
The strike killed 21 people, including children as young as 2 years old.
US-Israeli Strikes on Iran’s Universities Signal Higher Ed No Longer Off-Limits
Even if the ceasefire holds and the war comes to an end, Iran’s academia will bear great costs and long-term impacts.
Close Political Ties to Trump Are Becoming Increasingly Toxic in Europe
Even far-right governments like Italy’s find it more difficult to show Trump support, scholar Nathalie Tocci says.
Top Democrats Make Momentum Behind Trump Impeachment Screech to a Halt
Rather than calling for impeachment, Schumer criticized Trump for what he said was worsening Iran’s “nuclear ambition.”
Trump Reportedly Agreed to Include Lebanon in Ceasefire But Lied About It Anyway
The death toll from Israel’s massive, 10-minute blitz on Lebanon on Wednesday has surpassed 300 people.
Republicans Block Democrats’ Pro Forma Session Effort to End Trump’s War in Iran
“The threats of total annihilation” by Trump against Iran “were beyond the pale,” Rep. Glenn Ivey of Maryland said.