Secret U.S. War in Lebanon Is Tinder for Escalation of Israel–Gaza Conflict
Billions in security aid to Lebanon, along with off-the-books commandos, could embroil the U.S. in a regional conflagration.
1,237 posts found for ‘iran’
What Does Trump Want With Cuba?
The Trump administration’s maximum pressure campaign is pushing Cuba into a deeper humanitarian crisis.
How Homeland Security Is Undermining Faith in U.S. Elections
Voters are being told that the election system is both under attack and vulnerable to manipulation.
South Africa Just Made Its Case at The Hague. What's Next?
A preliminary decision on genocide charges against Israel could come as early as next week.
Amid Ongoing Iran Protests, Congress Boosts Cultish MEK Exile Group
Members of Congress from both sides of the aisle are backing a bill that endorses Maryam Rajavi, an Iranian opposition figure who leads the Mojahedin-e Khalq.
The War in Ukraine Is Just Getting Started
In the Iran-Iraq war, both sides refused to back down despite a long, bloody stalemate. The same thing could happen to Russia and Ukraine.
Twelve Days in Kobane, Where Syrian Kurds Are Under Attack by Turkey
Since the fall of Bashar al-Assad, Turkey and its militias have cut off the Kurdish city of Kobane from the rest of Syria.
To Help End the Yemen War, All China Had to Do Was Be Reasonable
With Joe Biden nowhere to be found, China’s diplomacy set the stage for Saudi concessions and cease-fire talks.
With Ceasefire Calls Growing, Israeli Military Launches Closed-Door “PR Blitz” on Capitol Hill
The Intercept has learned of around half a dozen events coordinated with Israeli officials during recent weeks — some of them hastily organized.
The Government Created a New Disinformation Office to Oversee All the Other Ones
The new Foreign Malign Influence Center oversees efforts that span U.S. military, law enforcement, intelligence, and diplomatic agencies.