US Senate fails to advance war powers measure to rein in Trump’s Iran war
US Senate fails to advance war powers measure to rein in Trump’s Iran war In 47-52 procedural vote, a resolution to curtail Trump’s military powers was defeated, though a separate…
Israeli attacks, threats fuel mass displacement crisis in southern Lebanon
Israeli attacks, threats fuel mass displacement crisis in southern Lebanon Tens of thousands have fled their homes in Lebanon’s south as Israel issues forced evacuation order for entire area. Displaced…
Why Iran’s system may endure the US–Israel strikes
With Iran’s supreme leader killed and retaliation unfolding, the US and Israel appear to be testing the durability of the Islamic Republic. But Iran’s political system was designed to survive…
Russia accuses Ukraine of drone attack as gas tanker sinks in Mediterranean
Russia accuses Ukraine of drone attack as gas tanker sinks in Mediterranean Russian President Vladimir Putin accuses Ukraine of carrying out a ‘terrorist attack.’ Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a…
Why Washington can’t stop Trump on Iran
Inside the Washington bubble, we look inside the chaos shaping the US-Israeli war on Iran, from celebrations at DC power dinners and the Secretary of State admitting US defense of…
Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, a contender for Iran’s leadership amid war?
Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, a contender for Iran’s leadership amid war? Mojtaba Khamenei emerges as potential successor after death of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in US-Israel attacks. An Iranian…
Debris from NATO’s missile interception falls on Turkish soil
Debris from NATO’s interception of an Iranian ballistic missile has been pulled out of the water in Turkiye.
Iran war: Redrawing the map of the Middle East, Israeli style?
The Bottom Line Iran war: Redrawing the map of the Middle East, Israeli style? ‘We already are in a scenario where the US has lost control of this war,’ argues…
US Dems say Iran troop deployment ‘more likely’ ahead of war powers vote
US Dems say Iran troop deployment ‘more likely’ ahead of war powers vote Lawmakers set to hold first vote towards reining in Donald Trump; Democrats warn troop deployment more likely.…
Spain denies White House claim it agreed to cooperate with US military
Spain denies White House claim it agreed to cooperate with US military Spain reiterates its opposition to war on Iran despite Trump’s threat of cutting off trade with the European…