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Sanctions
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.
Peace With North Korea Should Be a Priority for US Progressives
Steps toward denuclearization and peace with North Korea are key to advancing global security.
Iranian Families Are Caught in the Crossfire as Trump Flirts With War
Thanks to U.S. sanctions, many people in Iran are struggling to put food on the table.
Iran Accuses Trump Administration of Closing Path to Peace With New Sanctions
The Trump administration's decision to escalate economic warfare against Iran came after weeks of soaring tensions.
US Sanctions Are Deadly, Illegal and Ineffective
The Trump administration is using its economic weight to try to exact regime change in Iran and across the globe.
British General Says No Evidence of “Increased Threat” From Iran
The U.S., led by John Bolton, may be attempting to manufacture a false pretext to justify launching a war with Iran.
US Metal Sanctions Target Iran’s Working Class, Contrary to Trump Claims
The Trump administration is targeting Iran’s working class with metal sanctions to foment an uprising.
More US Pressure on North Korea Is Not the Path to Denuclearization
U.S. policies are worsening North Korea's humanitarian crisis with no effect on its nuclear weapons program.
Pushing New Oil Sanctions, Mike Pompeo Jokes About Secret Coup Plot Against Iran
The secretary of state reportedly said that there are “no guarantees” the sanctions won't harm ordinary Iranians.
Despite Collapse of Trump-Kim Summit, Diplomacy Is Still the Only Path
U.S., regional and global security depends upon a peaceful resolution to the Korean War, which never ended.