Ceasefire Calls Grow
Israel rejects ceasefire calls and begins ground invasions of Gaza as the civilian death toll climbs.
1,273 posts found for ‘iran’
Saudis Sought Oil Production Cut So Deep It Surprised Even Russia
OPEC+ slashed oil production following a Saudi pressure campaign that experts say aims to hurt Democrats in the midterms.
India — and the World — After Gaza
Indian author and journalist Pankaj Mishra helps explain the new era of crisis that the world is entering upon.
Around the World Update: Turkey, Pakistan, and Palestine
Ryan Grim and guests discuss Turkey’s upcoming election, Imran Khan’s arrest in Pakistan, and recent airstrikes on Gaza.
Two Former CIA Directors Call on Biden to Threaten Iran Militarily
“The military threat the U.S. poses to Iran is a key reason why the Iranian nuclear program has expanded,” an analyst said, criticizing the statement.
New Defense Bill Bars Pentagon From Assisting Afghanistan in Any Way
This week’s passage of the National Defense Authorization Act will end U.S. humanitarian aid delivered to Afghanistan using Defense Department resources.
The Iran War That Obama Tried to Avoid Is Now Around the Corner
President Joe Biden has failed to revive the Iran nuclear deal. Regional powers may be preparing for a major conflict.
As Screws Tighten on Russia, a Warning About Civilian Harm of Sanctions
From Yemen to Cuba, sanctions have destroyed the lives of ordinary people as punishment for decisions made by their authoritarian rulers.
Norm Coleman Oversees GOP Congressional War Chest, Then Lobbies on Saudi Arabia’s Behalf
The former senator also oversees a dark-money group that pours funds into the Republican super PAC.
Congress Launches a New Bipartisan Effort to End the War in Yemen
Proponents have passed similar bills before, but this time they'll have to contend with a White House striving to rekindle relations with Saudi Arabia.