Tag: Iran
War by Other Means: Understanding and Challenging U.S. Sanctions Against Iran (2/3)
2019 Left Forum panel on US economic war against Iran, presented by Prof. Reza Ghorashi Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate….
US Violates Nuclear Non-Proliferation Obligations, Undermining Credibility With Iran and N. Korea
Trump administration officials deploy a basic lack of understanding and contradictory policies towards Iran and North Korea, despite dealing with a similar problem: nuclear proliferation….
Uncertainty Looms Over Boris Johnson’s Response to Iranian Seizure of British Tanker
Could Trump and Bolton push Britain out of the Iran nuclear treaty? Eskandar Sadeghi-Boroujerdi discusses whether Boris Johnson could act as the U.S.’s errand boy…
Yemen’s Houthis Maintain Upper Hand, as Peace Talks Proceed
A UN-brokered ceasefire to protect the port of Hodeidah appears to be holding, while the United Arab Emirates are withdrawing, having achieved their objectives, says…
United States and Turkey Agree to a Syrian “Safe Zone,” Betraying the Kurds
Baris Karaagac discusses how the U.S allowed the Turkish government seize land in northern Syria to counter Russian and Iranian influence in spite of former…
Turkey’s Erdogan Presents Plan to Turn Kurds into a Minority in Northern Syria
President Erdogan of Turkey says that it’s time for Turkey to send Syrian refugees to northern Syria, currently inhabited by Syrian Kurds. Meanwhile Erdogan’s position…
Saudi – UAE Split on Yemen Not What it Appears to Be
Antony Lowenstein parses the fog around UAE & Saudi’s in Yemen, how it is connected to the chaos in Libya, the drone attack, and wider…
Drone Attack on Saudis Might Not Lead to War, but Dangerous Nonetheless
As’ad Abukhalil maintains that Trump may not actually want war, but the consequences of this attack could still have dangerous consequences Subscribe to our page…
Israelis Lose Interest in Politics and Upcoming Election
Shir Hever talks about the slow election cycle in Israel, the second in the same year, in which the parties make minimal effort to campaign….
With Bolton Out, Will Trump Give Peace a Chance?
Former State Dept. official Matthew Hoh says he supports the removal of National Security Advisor John Bolton, who advocated for war and the interests of…
US and Iran “At Cliff’s Edge”
Iran’s president Hassan Rouhani presented an ultimatum of two months to the EU to save the Iran nuclear deal. However, the deal is likely to…
US Sanctions Take Economic Toll on Lives of Iranians
The US is applying a policy of ‘maximum pressure’ on Iran, where economic sanctions are having a noticeable effect on the everyday lives of ordinary…
Trump’s Withdrawal From Syria: Betrayal of Kurds or End to Endless War?
President Trump’s intention to withdraw from Syria was met with outrage on many sides, with people calling it a betrayal of a key ally in…
Iraq’s Prime Minister Agrees to Resign Amidst Largest Protests Since 2003
Iraqi security forces have killed hundreds of protesters who want to uproot the corrupt political system tied to Iran and established after the U.S. occupation…
