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Trump’s Back-and-Forth Threats on Iran Are Psychological Warfare
As Trump threatens Iran yet again, Congress continues to abdicate its responsibility to rein in war.
Venezuela Isn’t a Set of Talking Points — It’s a Country With a History
Longtime scholar of Venezuelan politics Geo Maher offers crucial context that is often missing from mainstream coverage.
US Issues New Sanctions on ICC Judges Amid Israeli War Crime Probe
“This cannot be normalized,” said Amnesty International’s Center for International Justice.
Historian: US Escalation Against Venezuela Isn’t About Drugs — It’s About Maduro
Trump declared a blockade on all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela amid a vast US military buildup.
US Relied on Illegal Sanctions to Seize Venezuelan Oil Tanker
US armed forces' seizure of the oil tanker constituted an unlawful use of force in violation of the UN Charter.
Venezuela Calls US Oil Tanker Seizure “Piracy” as Trump Says US Will Keep Oil
Experts say the seizure is likely illegal and represents an expansion of US sanctions enforcement.
UN Condemns US Embargo on Cuba for 33rd Year as Hurricane Batters Island
The US embargo and other economic sanctions make it much harder for Cuba to respond to disasters.
Trump Is Gunning for War in Venezuela, Raising Fears of US-Backed Regime Change
Venezuelans fear US strikes on boats in the Caribbean could be a leadup to US backing for a Pinochet-style dictatorship.
France, Germany, UK Push to Reimpose UN Sanctions on Iran, Make War More Likely
The countries insist Iran resume talks with the US, yet they don’t demand that the US refrain from bombing again.
State Dept. Threatens Intervention in Brazil as Bolsonaro Put on House Arrest
The Trump administration has already sanctioned the judge presiding over Bolsonaro’s alleged coup attempt trial.