Elfadil Ibrahim / Responsible StatecraftJun 30, 2025
A regulated consortium for civilian power with Gulf state neighbors is still on the table and is the best alternative to conflict. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
Adam Weinstein / Responsible StatecraftJun 23, 2025
Trump’s so-called “precision” strikes will probably spur the creation of a real bomb and spiral into a regime change-driven war. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Muhammad Sahimi / Responsible StatecraftDec 2, 2024
The Iranians appear willing to make a deal. If Trump plays it right, he may just get one. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Tom Collina / Responsible StatecraftMay 8, 2024
Six years after the US withdrew from the JCPOA, prospects for its resurrection are dim and Tehran is closer than ever to a bomb. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )
LORNE COOK and DAVID RISING / The Associated PressJan 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 )
Scott Ritter / TruthdigOct 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 )
Juan Cole / TruthdigSep 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 )
Maj. Danny Sjursen / TruthdigAug 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 )
Chris Hedges and Mr. Fish / TruthdigJul 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 )
Gareth Porter / TruthdigJul 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 )
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