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Trump’s Iran War May Mark the Beginning of the End for Dollar-Backed US Empire
Radical economist Costas Lapavitsas discusses the crumbling of the dollar-backed world system and what could be next.
US, Israeli Attacks Have Damaged Nearly 500 Schools, 300 Health Centers in Iran
Over 82,000 civilian structures have been damaged by US and Israeli bombardments, the Red Crescent says.
GOP Senator: Postwar Plan for Iran Is “Hope for the Best and See What Happens”
Sen. Rick Scott, a Republican from Florida, serves on three committees that receive briefings on foreign policy and war.
German President Says Trump’s War on Iran Should Cause Permanent Rupture With US
The president’s remarks were a departure from Germany’s policies supporting the US in the war.
Iranian Government Dismisses Trump’s Claim That US-Iran Negotiations Have Begun
Daniel Levy analyzes US, Israeli, and Iranian wartime strategy; Israel’s ethnic cleansing of the West Bank; and more.
Israeli Defense Minister Cites Destruction of Gaza Cities as “Model” for Lebanon
Israel Katz said plans to destroy Lebanese homes would be guided by the military's actions in Beit Hanoun and Rafah.
Trump Delays Threat to “Obliterate” Iran’s Energy Sites
The president vowed on Monday to postpone all strikes against power plants and energy infrastructure for five days.
2 Weeks of Iran War Released More Carbon Emissions Than 84 Countries Do Yearly
Destroyed buildings were the top contributor, new research finds, with at least 20,000 units in Iran hit in the war.
Trump Threatens to Strike Iran Energy Sites Unless Strait of Hormuz Reopens
“Starting with the biggest one first,” Trump said of potential strikes on Iranian power plants.
From Iran to Cuba, Trump’s Sanctions Have Hurt People More Than Governments
The US says “sanctions” are about regime change, but in practice they are economic warfare against entire populations.