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Could a New Civil War Erupt in Iraq as the US and Iran Vie for Influence?
Tensions in Iraq escalate after a series of U.S. airstrikes in Iraq and Syria killed at least 24 people.
Iraqi Prime Minister Condemns US Airstrikes and Threats to Iran
The latest U.S. bombing campaign in the Middle East prompted urgent calls for de-escalation.
In Iran, Over 100 Feared Dead in Protest Crackdown
Soon after protests broke out on Sunday, Iran imposed an almost complete internet blackout.
Intensified US Sanctions Bolster Iran’s Hardliners and Fuel Angry Protests
At least 12 Iranian protesters have been killed while demonstrating in response to rising gasoline prices.
This Isn’t the First Time the US Has Abandoned the Kurds
Since the 1970s, the U.S. has treated the Kurds as disposable pawns in pursuit of its foreign policy goals.
Trump’s “Maximum Pressure” Policy in Iran Prevents Real Diplomacy
Rather than isolate Iran, the international community should de-escalate tensions and advance a sustainable peace.
Saudi Arabia Owns the 45th Floor of Trump Tower, and It Shows
Trump is drafting foreign policy on the back of a cashed Saudi government check.
Are We About to Attack Iran?
John Bolton is gone, but Trump might bomb Iran anyway.
Saudi Oil Refinery Attack Raises Fears of “Wider Regional War”
While the United States has been quick to blame Iran, other world powers have not yet assigned blame.
Will the US and Iran Resume Talks After John Bolton Is Ousted?
The former national security adviser had strongly pushed for Trump to pull out of the Iran nuclear deal.