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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.
Operation Epic Fury Explained: Riches and Domination Drive This War
In Trump’s upside-down world, the war is going “well.”
War Becomes Spectacle in Trump’s Horrific Propaganda Promoting War in Iran
The White House has circulated videos that fuse footage of bombing raids with visuals from video games and action films.
US Is Sending Thousands More Troops to Middle East, Reports Say, in Escalation
New polling this week found the majority of Americans say the war benefits Israel more than it does the US.
Iran’s Retaliation Reignites Discontent With US Military Bases in Middle East
The US spent decades building an empire of military bases throughout the Middle East. Now they’re under attack.
Switzerland Says It’s Halting Weapons Exports Licenses to US, Citing Neutrality
The country said it hasn’t issued new weapons licenses to the US since the start of US bombardments on February 28.
Gulf Allies Fuming at Israel and US After Gas Field Bombing, Report Says
Reports say Arab countries are furious that the US gave the go ahead to Israel’s strike on a key gas facility this week.