Is This the End of U.S. Interference in the Middle East?

By Vijay Prashad / Independent Media Institute Jan 6, 2020 However Iran chooses to respond to the assassination of Qassem Soleimani, America's influence in the region is guaranteed to deteriorate. Dig deeper ( 5 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 )

Iran Speeds Up Uranium Enrichment as Mideast Tensions Mount

NASSER KARIMI and JON GAMBRELL / The Associated Press Jun 17, 2019 Iran says it will surpass the uranium stockpile limit set by its nuclear deal in the next 10 days. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Bomb-Laden Drone From Yemeni Rebels Targets Saudi Airport

JON GAMBRELL / The Associated Press May 21, 2019 There are no immediate reports of injuries or damage following the attack on the Saudi city of Najran. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The U.K.’s Nuclear Dream Is Now Its Worst Nightmare

Paul Brown / Climate News Network Dec 16, 2018 Nobody knows what to do with a vast uranium and plutonium stockpile built up in the U.K. by reprocessing spent fuel. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Will the ‘Master Dealmaker’ Meet His Match in Kim?

JOSH LEDERMAN and MATTHEW LEE / The Associated Press Jun 9, 2018 President Trump is facing doubts from multiple corners as he prepares for Tuesday's summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Open for Business: Lands Stripped From Utah Monuments

BRADY McCOMBS / The Associated Press Feb 3, 2018 For $212, anyone can stake a claim to land cut from federal protection by President Trump in December. But so far, there doesn't appear to be a rush to seize the opportunity. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Democrats Used to Love Russian Oligarchs

By Glen Ford / Black Agenda Report Nov 17, 2017 The public impression is that the Russian oligarch connection to the U.S. is mainly a Republican affair. The truth is quite the opposite. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

VIDEO: ‘Days of Revolt’: Chris Hedges, Native American Activists Denounce Uranium Poisoning

Staff / Truthdig Mar 3, 2016 Nuclear contamination is harming land and lives in parts of America. Some Native Americans call it "deliberate genocide." In this episode of teleSUR's "Days of Revolt," Chris Hedges and two Native American activists examine the problem and how to fight back. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Iran Nuclear Deal: Give Diplomacy a Chance

By Amy Goodman Aug 27, 2015 A war with Iran would be a catastrophe, yet by opposing diplomacy, hundreds of members of Congress may be blundering into just such a conflict. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

A Critical Look at ‘Uranium: Twisting the Dragon’s Tail’

By Stanley Heller Aug 9, 2015 This PBS documentary can’t seem to make up its mind about whether nuclear power is a manageable risk or an untamable beast. It really shouldn’t be that confusing. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Iran Readies for a Possible Game Change After the Nuclear Talks

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Jul 6, 2015 Iran's approach to negotiating with the United States and five other international parties currently displaying a keen interest in how Tehran conducts its nuclear program isn't informed only by concerns about the future of that program in and of itself. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )