Will the U.S. Start a War Against Iran?

By Vijay Prashad / Independent Media Institute May 6, 2019 It would be yet another war in a region that has seen too much conflict in recent times. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Mike Pompeo Is Setting the Stage for War With Iran

Greg Wilpert / The Real News Network Apr 17, 2019 The Trump administration refuses to rule out military action, despite lacking approval from Congress. We've been down this road before. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Pompeo Is at Odds With Lebanese Officials Over Hezbollah

ZEINA KARAM and MATTHEW LEE / The Associated Press Mar 22, 2019 The Secretary of State highlights U.S. concerns about the Iran-backed militant group's "destabilizing activities" in Lebanon. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

John Bolton Aims to Plunge Us Into Another Generation of War

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Jan 14, 2019 The national security adviser has been agitating for a war on Iran for two decades, and if he's not reined in, he could soon get his way. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Why Are the Media So Eager to Declare Trump’s Syria Withdrawal Dead?

Gareth Porter / Truthdig Jan 11, 2019 Predictably, the mainstream media has issued a collective pronouncement about the president's pullout plan that fails to reflect the facts. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Jets Fire Missiles at Damascus Area; Israel Said to Target Hezbollah

The Associated Press Dec 25, 2018 Warplanes over Lebanon shoot missiles at targets near the Syrian capital. Observers say Israeli airstrikes aimed to destroy arms depots. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Putin Warns Israel Over Russian Plane Downing

The Associated Press Sep 18, 2018 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calls Putin to express sorrow over the plane's loss, but insists that Syria bears responsibility for the downing of the Il-20 electronic intelligence plane. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Kofi Annan, Former U.N. Secretary-General and Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Dies at 80

JOHN HEILPRIN and FRANCIS KOKUTSE / The Associated Press Aug 18, 2018 Annan was one of the world's most celebrated diplomats and a charismatic symbol of the United Nations who rose through its ranks to become its first black African leader. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Syria Declares Capital Back Under Its Control

ZEINA KARAM / The Associated Press May 21, 2018 With the capture from Islamic State militants of an enclave in southern Damascus, the city and its suburbs are now in the hands of Syrian President Bashar Assad for the first time since 2011. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

U.S. Turns Screws on Top Iranian Bankers

JOSH LEDERMAN / The Associated Press May 15, 2018 The Trump administration designates Valiollah Seif, head of Iran's central bank, a terrorist and says it will impose worldwide sanctions on anyone doing business with him. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

AP: Trump Never Intended to Honor Iran Pact

JOSH LEDERMAN / The Associated Press May 11, 2018 Interviews with multiple U.S. officials and advisers make it clear that America's closest allies had no chance of persuading the president to accept even a toughened-up version of the nuclear deal. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

No, Iran and Hezbollah Haven’t Taken Over Lebanon

Juan Cole / Informed Comment May 9, 2018 Given all the talk of Donald Trump pulling out of the Iran deal in part because of Tehran’s supposed regional dominance, Lebanese election results will probably be entangled with this policy. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )