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![Anti-war activists protest in front of the White House in Washington, D.C., on January 4, 2020.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2020/01/2020_0107-white-house-iran-400x300.jpg)
Noam Chomsky: US Is a Rogue State and Suleimani’s Assassination Confirms It
Trump's assassination of Suleimani is an act of reckless international terrorism, says Chomsky.
![A woman wearing a shirt reading "REMOVE TRUMP" holds up her hands with "NO WAR" written on each one](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2020/01/2020_0106-trump-protest-400x300.jpg)
Trump Threatens War Crimes Against Iran. Congress Must Stop Him.
We must pressure our congressional representatives to put an end to Trump’s illegal war-making.
![A protester displays a sign reading "Give Anti-Imperialsim A Chance" during a rally](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2020/01/2020_0106-trump-iraq-protest-400x300.jpg)
Trump Threatens Iraq With Sanctions “Like They’ve Never Seen Before”
The people of Iraq have seen devastating sanctions imposed by the U.S. before and the results were catastrophic.
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Weapons Makers See Stocks Surge as Trump Moves Closer to War With Iran
Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin and Raytheon saw their stocks surge as investors sensed the growing likelihood of war.
![Iraqi protesters in the southern Iraqi city of Nasiriyah clash with supporters of Iraq's pro-Iranian paramilitary group Hashed Al-Shaabi on January 5, 2020, denouncing both the U.S. and Iran as "occupiers" while demanding reforms within their own government.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2020/01/2020_0105-iraq-iran-1-400x300.jpg)
Iraq’s Vote to Kick Out US Troops Reflects Growing Anti-Imperialist Movement
The rising violence between the U.S. and Iran inside Iraq threatens Iraqis' dreams of a better future.
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An Eyewitness to the Horrors of the US “Forever Wars” Speaks Out
A co-founder of Voices for Creative Nonviolence reflects on her experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Bernie Sanders Touts Antiwar Record as Trump Barrels Toward War With Iran
President Trump’s decision to assassinate an Iranian military commander in Iraq has exposed divisions among Democrats.
![Could a New Civil War Erupt in Iraq as the US and Iran Vie for Influence?](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2020/01/SEG1-Iraq-1-400x300.jpg)
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.
![Adel Abdul-Mahdi](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2019/12/2019_1230-abdul-mahdi-400x300.jpg)
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.
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Youth-Led Protests Topple Iraqi Prime Minister as Demonstrations Continue
Anti-government protests continue after the Iraqi Parliament voted to accept the resignation of the prime minister.