Iran

John Bolton at a cabinet meeting with Donald Trump

Trump and Bolton Are Still on the Same Team Trump and Bolton Are Still on the Same Team

Despite the turmoil of impeachment, the neocons are back in the driver’s seat in Washington.

Jan 31, 2020 / Jeet Heer

Bernie Sanders Is Rising on the Strength of His Anti-War Stance

Bernie Sanders Is Rising on the Strength of His Anti-War Stance Bernie Sanders Is Rising on the Strength of His Anti-War Stance

With Sanders rising in the polls since he ardently opposed war with Iran, Ro Khanna says, “Anti-war is not just good substance. It’s good politics.”

Jan 28, 2020 / John Nichols

Trump at Hangar Rally

The Orchestrated Chaos of US Foreign Policy Under Trump The Orchestrated Chaos of US Foreign Policy Under Trump

America’s disturbingly well-oiled war machine is being taken to the extreme under the current administration.

Jan 24, 2020 / Danny Sjursen

An Iranian man and child in a drugstore, 2018

The US Sanctions on Iran Are Causing a Major Humanitarian Crisis 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.

Jan 21, 2020 / Ahmad Jalalpour

Mourners attend a funeral procession for Suleimani and al-Muhandis.

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

Jan 21, 2020 / Mohamad Bazzi

Trump’s Threats to the Iranians

Trump’s Threats to the Iranians Trump’s Threats to the Iranians

He said we would target their cultural sites. The next day, he had much less surety. Still, thinking of what might be culture to him, They’re beefing up golf course security.

Jan 21, 2020 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Funeral of Qassem Soleimani in Iran

Thanks to Republicans, Iran Is Another Iraq Waiting to Happen Thanks to Republicans, Iran Is Another Iraq Waiting to Happen

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

Jan 17, 2020 / Column / Laila Lalami

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

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

It may be about to fail us again.

Jan 16, 2020 / Connie Schultz

The Only Way Out of Our Latest War

The Only Way Out of Our Latest War The Only Way Out of Our Latest War

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

Jan 16, 2020 / Robert L. Borosage

Take Action Now: Say No to Endless War

Take Action Now: Say No to Endless War 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.

Jan 14, 2020 / NationAction

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