It’s Not Terrorism When We Do It
Nate Bear Do Not Panic Yesterday Pete Hegseth triumphantly tweeted a picture of Iran’s Chabahar maritime port tower collapsing following an attack by the US regime. The image bore a…
US-Israeli Bombing Has Harmed Iran’s Wildlife, Farms, and Water Supply
By Kourosh Ziabari This article was originally published by Truthout Toxic pollution from the war on Iran will continue to devastate the country’s environment for years to come. Just a…
For Whom the Strait Tolls
Neil Thompson Informed Comment US President Donald Trump startled shipping companies and foreign governments earlier this week by announcing that the US would be charging a 20% toll for passage…
Iran Accuses Kushner, Witkoff of Pursuing Profits Over Peace in Diplomatic Talks
Jake Johnson Common Dreams Iranian officials reportedly warned US Vice President JD Vance late last month that two officials leading the Trump administration’s diplomatic efforts in the Middle East—special envoys…
JD Vance Says Israeli Officials Are Pressuring U.S. to Prolong Iran War
Joshua Scheer Vice President JD Vance has made one of the most striking public acknowledgments yet of tensions between Washington and Israel over the future of the Iran conflict, claiming…
Under Israeli Pressure, US Seizes Max Blumenthal’s Devices On Return From Tehran Reporting Trip
The Grayzone The Grayzone’s Max Blumenthal was targeted by an Israeli doxxing outfit and Laura Loomer when he arrived in Iran to report on Khamenei’s funeral and the war. Upon…
The Iranian Revolution And African Solidarity
Navid Zarrinnal, Black Agenda Report. Iran’s 1979 revolution was a victory for national sovereignty. Which also forged solidarity with African people. On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel…
The U.S. Stick Won’t Work on Iran; Needs to Offer Carrots
Andreas Krieg, King’s College London The Conversation Iranian attacks on Gulf vessels trying to transit via Omani sovereign waters have once again pulled the region into a tit-for-tat spiral of…
At Khamenei’s Funeral, Public Censure of Talks with US
Juan Cole Informed Comment The multi-day funeral ceremonies for the assassinated leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, ended this past week with four stages. On Monday, enormous crowds staged a…
The Investigation Into the Minab Elementary School Bombing Is Done. Where Is It?
The Trump administration is stonewalling the public about the US’s deadliest strike on civilians in decades. By Etan Mabourakh This article was originally published by Truthout The Trump administration is…
Why Iran Ceasefire Was Always Going To Break
Ben Soodavar, King’s College London The Conversation (The Conversation) – Less than a month after a ceasefire was signed between the US and Iran, conflict has returned to the Middle…
Trump Says US-Iran Memorandum Of Understanding Is ‘Over’
David DeCamp, Antiwar.com. Calls Iranian Leadership ‘Scum’. The president said Iran would get hit hard again and threatened to destroy civilian infrastructure. President Trump said on Wednesday that the ceasefire…
Trump Says Iran Deal Is “Over,” Signals More US Strikes Are Likely Coming
“Negotiators keep talking if they want, but I don’t see it,” Trump said on the status of future discussions. By Chris Walker This article was originally published by Truthout “Negotiators…
Report from Tehran: Millions Attend Ali Khamenei’s Funeral Amid Widespread Sense of Victory in War
Joshua Scheer Before the bombs fell, many Western officials and commentators predicted that the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, would fracture the Islamic Republic from within. Instead, images…
Why Israel fears a US-Iran Deal far more than Conflict
Paul Rogers OpenDemocracy.net ) The US/Iran Memorandum of Understanding remains just about intact despite several exchanges of fire. Oman’s recent decision to release $6bn in frozen Iranian assets has helped…