Bibi’s Information Warfare Operation Against America

Scott Ritter / Truthdig May 4, 2018 Benjamin Netanyahu's presentation on Iran's alleged nuclear weapons program was all smoke and mirrors to influence President Trump. Dig deeper ( 13 Min. Read )

Wake Up and Stop the Madness of a War With Iran

Medea Benjamin / Truthdig May 3, 2018 Donald Trump’s hawks don’t have the slightest idea of the chaos that would follow a collapse of the Iranian government. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Syria’s Allies: Missile Strike Undercuts Hope for Peace

BASSEM MROUE and SARAH EL DEEB / The Associated Press Apr 15, 2018 The leaders of Russia, Iran and the Hezbollah group in Lebanon say the Western attack has damaged prospects for a political settlement to the country's seven-year conflict. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

What Is Russian Role in Downing of Israeli Warplane?

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Feb 10, 2018 If Russia was involved, it may be a sign of Vladimir Putin’s determination to assert the prerogatives of his nation's sphere of influence in Syria. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Israel Downs Iranian Drone, Strikes Syria; F-16 Crashes

ARON HELLER and SARAH EL DEEB / The Associated Press Feb 10, 2018 “Iran seeks to use Syrian territory to attack Israel for its professed goal of destroying Israel,” Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu said, vowing that his country would do “whatever is necessary" in defense. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Hezbollah Leader: Saudi Arabia Has Declared War on Lebanon

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Nov 11, 2017 The group's secretary-general says Saudis forced the Lebanese prime minister to announce his resignation in a bid to destabilize his country. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

10 Reasons U.S. Should Stick With Iran Nuclear Deal

By Medea Benjamin Oct 10, 2017 Before Donald Trump destroys the best global foreign policy achievement of the last decade, the world community has to stop him. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Donald Trump’s Conundrum With Israel

By Robert Parry / Consortium News Jul 22, 2017 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his nation opposes the Trump-Putin cease-fire in Syria, and that Israeli position could push the U.S. toward wider wars. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

U.S. Shoots Down Syrian Air Force Jet

By Robert Burns / Associated Press Jun 19, 2017 The military claims the action was taken in "collective self defense" of its partner forces. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Hezbollah’s Candidate Becomes Lebanese President After Sunni Compromise

By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Nov 2, 2016 Lebanon finally has a president, Michel Aoun. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Iran and Hezbollah Welcome Cease-Fire in Syria (Video)

By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Sep 12, 2016 The truce, brokered by the U.S. and Russia, is to take effect Monday evening. Lebanon's Hezbollah forces have been fighting on behalf of Syrian President Bashar Assad and get aid from Iran, which stressed that the agreement needs a “monitoring instrument." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Top Hezbollah Commander in Syria Killed in Explosion; Radical Salafis Blamed

Juan Cole / Truthdig May 17, 2016 Mustafa Badreddine, the Hezbollah commander responsible for Syria, was killed last Friday in an explosion near Damascus. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )