EU Nations Push Iran in Last-Ditch Bid to Save Nuclear Deal

LORNE COOK and DAVID RISING / The Associated Press Jan 14, 2020 Britain, France and Germany trigger pact's dispute mechanism, starting the clock on a process that could result in more sanctions on Iran. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Donald Trump’s Iran Humiliation

Scott Ritter / Truthdig Oct 8, 2019 The president blew up a functioning nuclear deal to exert “maximum pressure” on Tehran. His gambit has already backfired spectacularly. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Netanyahu’s Miscalculations About Iran Will Cost Him Dearly

Juan Cole / Truthdig Sep 8, 2019 The Israeli prime minister could, under the JCPOA, have had an Iran that became open to Western pressure. He blew it. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

American History for Truthdiggers: The Obama Disappointment

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Aug 31, 2019 The 44th president failed in foreign policy and saw a rise in racial tensions: The "Hope and Change" candidate could not deliver. Dig deeper ( 20 Min. Read )

Scapegoating Iran

Chris Hedges / Truthdig and Mr. Fish Jul 22, 2019 Don’t expect U.S. politicians and generals to accept responsibility for the Mideast mess when they can blame it on Iran. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

How Corporate Media Are Fueling a New Iran Nuclear Crisis

Gareth Porter / Truthdig Jul 17, 2019 Mainstream outlets’ coverage of U.S.-Iran relations are augmenting the Trump administration’s provocations at a critical moment. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

The U.K. Ambassador’s Horrifying Conclusion About the Iran Deal

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Jul 15, 2019 In Kim Darroch's leaked diplomatic cables lies a key to understanding Trump's hatred of the 2015 nuclear treaty with Iran. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Corporate Media’s Ludicrous New Line on Iran

Joshua Cho / FAIR Jun 24, 2019 The U.S. cannot violate its international agreements, only withdraw from them. That's our political press' story, and it's sticking to it. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Trump Can’t Stay on Script About Iran to Save His Life

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Jun 23, 2019 The president is contradicting the warmongers in his cabinet and citing Iran’s non-existent bomb-making as the reason he breached the Iran deal. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The U.S. Is Only Further Isolating Itself From Its Allies Over Iran

Greg Wilpert / The Real News Network Jun 18, 2019 Lawrence Wilkerson, former chief of staff to Colin Powell, assesses the Trump administration's dangerous brinksmanship in the Middle East. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

This Is How War With Iran Is Manufactured

Ilana Novick / Truthdig Jun 10, 2019 The United States is basing foreign policy on articles by an activist who may be fake. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

War With Iran Is America’s Endgame

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig May 15, 2019 If loyal foot soldiers, a vacuous media, and an indifferent Congress march along to war in Iran, it will be the demise of our republic. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )