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Israel Urges Iranians to Rise Up While Privately Saying They’d “Get Slaughtered”
Israeli officials told US diplomats that the Iranian government is “not cracking” in a State Department cable.
Many Iranians Don’t Just Fear a Prolonged War — But Also What Comes After
The path to a more prosperous and democratic society is not through war, says novelist Amir Ahmadi Arian.
Trump Says War in Iran Will End “When I Feel It in My Bones”
The president also expressed a desire to bomb specific targets “just for fun.”
Trump Floats Treason Charges Against Media Outlets Over Iran War Coverage
The FCC chair also threatened to pull the broadcasting licenses of media outlets he accused of “running hoaxes.”
War on Iran Is Enriching Weapons Firms as It Tanks the Global Economy
The military-industrial complex rakes in profits as the rest of the world suffers, economist C. P. Chandrasekhar argues.
Hegseth Whines About Iran War Coverage, Demands “Patriotic Press” Instead
The Defense Secretary also claimed Iran's leaders were “underground,” despite video evidence showing otherwise.
Israel Expands Bombing Campaign and Mass Displacement in Lebanon
Israeli strikes have killed nearly 700 people in Lebanon and over 800,000 people have been displaced.
Over 1K Children Killed or Wounded in Mideast Since US-Israel Launched Iran War
UNICEF notes the region’s 200 million children are also being impacted by displacement and disruption to education.
Iran War Threatens Global Food System — and Some Already Feel the Impact
The same countries that stand to face the most harm already struggle with food security after Trump dissolved USAID.
Afghan Refugees in Iran Fled One War Zone Only to End Up in Another
Afghan refugees in Iran once again find themselves in the middle of carnage as the US and Israel bomb the country.