The US Sanctions on Iran Are Causing a Major Humanitarian Crisis

There has been a catastrophic drop in living standards, and the deterioration in public health warrants immediate action by the international community.

Ahmad Jalalpour

The Long-Term Consequences of Trump’s Middle East Blundering

His obsession with Iran and the assassination of Suleimani have strengthened Iran’s power in Iraq and damaged the anti-ISIS coalition.

Mohamad Bazzi

Trump’s Threats to the Iranians

Calvin Trillin

Thanks to Republicans, Iran Is Another Iraq Waiting to Happen

Trump’s actions show how little the political class has learned about war.

Laila Lalami

The Media Failed Us in the Lead-Up to the Iraq War

It may be about to fail us again.

Connie Schultz

The Only Way Out of Our Latest War

We cannot let the president continue our misadventures in the Middle East.

Robert L. Borosage

Take Action Now: Say No to Endless War

Support Puerto Ricans and Australians confronting economic crisis, stand up for Temporary Protected Status, and oppose military escalation.

NationAction

Congress Finally Begins to Assert Its War Powers Authority

So why do so many congressional Republicans reject their oaths of office and bow to Donald Trump’s unconscionable demands?

John Nichols

Sanctions Are Economic Warfare

Trump used his Iran speech to say the US is “ready to embrace peace with all who seek it.” But the crippling sanctions he proposes will only make things worse.

John Nichols

The Failure of Trump’s Strike Against Iran

Andrew Bacevich on the Middle East, Henry Louis Gates on American Slavery, and Jelani Cobb on Joe McCarthy.

Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener