Scapegoating Iran

Chris Hedges and Mr. Fish / Truthdig 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 )

America Is Sabotaging the New Arab Spring

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Jul 1, 2019 The U.S. has aligned itself with some of the worst actors in the Middle East. We'll be living with the consequences for years to come. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Iran Breaches Uranium Stockpile Limit Set by Nuclear Deal

JON GAMBRELL and AMIR VAHDAT / The Associated Press Jul 1, 2019 This marks the country's first major departure from the unraveling agreement a year after the U.S. unilaterally withdrew from the accord. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Tulsi Gabbard Was the Clear Winner of the Democratic Debates

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Jun 28, 2019 While far from perfect, the Hawaii congresswoman has shown she's the only candidate willing to center her campaign on ending U.S. wars. Dig deeper ( 6 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 )

The Generals Won’t Save Us From the Next War

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Jun 10, 2019 The brass are careerists, never punished for their mistakes, quietly assenting to the latest doomed interventions. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Stern Words From Iran: U.S. Cannot ‘Expect to Stay Safe’

AMIR VAHDAT and JON GAMBRELL / The Associated Press Jun 10, 2019 Iran's foreign minister signals a harder line toward the West after what he describes as an economic war against Tehran. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

What’s Driving the American Cult of Endless War?

William Astore / TomDispatch Jun 5, 2019 America’s wars are increasingly waged from the air, a reality that makes the prospect of ending them ever more daunting. But what’s pushing this process? Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Who’s Behind the Iran Disinformation Campaign?

Sharmini Peries / The Real News Network Jun 4, 2019 Its briefings have been few and far between, but the State Department is working diligently to foment a conflict in the Middle East. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

King Salman Urges World Effort to Thwart Iran

AYA BATRAWY / The Associated Press May 30, 2019 Saudi Arabia hastily calls for meetings in response to the spike in tensions with its key rival, Iran. Dig deeper ( 2 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 )

Women

A Question of Honor

Katharine Quarmby / Truthdig May 21, 2019 Police response is out of sync with a sharp rise in so-called honor-based violence against women in the U.K. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )