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On Iran, Trump Has Backed Himself — and Much of the World — Into a Corner
The same kind of US hubris that led to the tragic wars in Vietnam and Iraq is manifesting itself with Iran today.
Trump Expands Cuba Sanctions; Díaz-Canel Says Nation Won’t “Surrender”
“We must rein in this lawless president," Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen said.
Fetterman Joins GOP in Defeating Senate Democrats’ Attempt to Block War on Cuba
Congress has repeatedly failed to curb Trump’s ability to wage war and to rein in his boat bombing spree.
US Expands “Economic Fury” Sanctions on Iran as Trump Declares Ceasefire
Relief from devastating sanctions is a key provision for Iran in the ceasefire negotiations.
Israel Strikes Pharmaceutical Factory in Tehran That Made Cancer Drugs
“The only reason you would hit this target is to try to limit medicine production in Iran,” one expert said.
Judge May Reconsider Dismissing Maduro’s Case Due to US Blocking His Legal Funds
While affirming that the right to present a defense is “paramount,” the judge refused to dismiss the case — for now.
Trump’s Iran War May Mark the Beginning of the End for Dollar-Backed US Empire
Radical economist Costas Lapavitsas discusses the crumbling of the dollar-backed world system and what could be next.
Omar Condemns Cuba Oil Blockade as “Economic Warfare” Amid Third Total Blackout
Activists on the Nuestra América humanitarian aid convoy arrived over the weekend, as the island went dark.
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.
General Says US Would Create “Camp” at Gitmo for Cubans Fleeing Trump Blockade
“The way these military goons jump right in to ‘accommodate’ atrocity is beyond the pale,” said a critic.