gulf of oman

The Drumbeat for War With Iran Sounds All Too Familiar

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Jun 18, 2019 From the USS Maine to the Gulf of Tonkin, the U.S. has a history of using alleged naval provocations as a pretext for military conflict. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

U.N. Officials Fear Trump Planning ‘Massive’ Bombing Campaign in Iran

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Jun 18, 2019 A troubling new Jerusalem Post report raises the specter of a possible aerial strike on a facility linked to Tehran's nuclear program. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Where Are the Skeptics Amid the Push for War With Iran?

Marc Steiner / The Real News Network Jun 17, 2019 Who's behind the attacks in the Gulf of Oman? A journalist challenges the dominant media narrative and calls for a formal investigation. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Tankers Struck in Strait of Hormuz; U.S. Blames Iran

JON GAMBRELL / The Associated Press Jun 13, 2019 The operators of the Norwegian- and Japanese-owned ships offered no immediate explanation on who or what damaged them. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

U.S. Warns Airliners Flying in Persian Gulf Amid Iran Tensions

JON GAMBRELL / The Associated Press May 18, 2019 American diplomats caution that commercial airliners risk being "misidentified" in a region crucial to global air travel. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )