Iran expert Trita Parsi on the fallout of Israel’s unprovoked 12-day war against Iran and implications for Gaza. United States President Donald Trump can force Israel to end the war on Gaza if he shows the same gumption as he did with Iran, argues Trita Parsi, executive vice president of the Quincy Institute for Responsible … Read more
Here is how things stand on Sunday, June 29: Fighting A Russian drone attack killed a teacher and her husband in Ukraine’s Odesa, and wounded 14 others, according to Ukrainian officials. Three of the victims, including a child, were in critical condition. At least two others were killed in another Russian attack on the villages of … Read more
Continuing strikes from both countries are draining their economies. Israel and Iran are in the second week of the conflict. As well as inflicting damage, both countries are putting their economies under strain. Israel has spent billions of dollars on its war on Gaza and has upped its spending considerably with its largely air-based attacks … Read more
Israel’s war on Iran was one that many have expected, and yet with nuclear talks between the United States and Iran ongoing, few saw it coming. Propaganda from the Netanyahu government and credulous reporting in the Western media have played a major part in how we got here. Contributors:Narges Bajoghli – Author, Iran ReframedMatt Duss … Read more
How has Project 2025 shaped Trump’s second term? Marc Lamont Hill speaks to its former director, Paul Dans. Project 2025 became a flashpoint during the 2024 presidential campaign. The sweeping conservative policy blueprint aims to overhaul the federal government and reshape United States society. How closely is President Donald Trump following its direction? And how … Read more
Here are the key events on day 1,211 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. This is how things stand on Thursday, June 19 : Fighting The death toll from a large-scale Russian attack on Kyiv earlier this week has risen to 28, with 130 injured, although rescue work is still under way. The attack was carried … Read more
Only the United States has the clout to engage Israel and Iran in negotiations as the two countries continue to trade air attacks, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Wednesday. “Europe alone does not have the necessary influence to bring the parties concerned to the negotiation table. Only the United States can do … Read more
WATCH: Niall Ferguson and Dexter Filkins: The Iran-Israel War The Free Press Iran says parliament is preparing bill to leave nuclear non-proliferation treaty Reuters How long can it last? Israel and Iran’s endurance battle Financial Times With Its Goals in Iran Out of Reach and Its Endgame Unclear, What’s Next for Israel? Haaretz Twenty questions (and expert answers) on … Read more
IN TEL AVIV and Tehran rescue crews are looking for survivors in piles of rubble. The missile and air war that Israel and Iran have spent decades planning for has come, and it is spectacular and terrifying. Israeli officials say they need at least two weeks to degrade Iran’s nuclear and missile capabilities. That means … Read more
Here are the key events on day 1,206 during Russia’s war on Ukraine. Here’s where things stand on Saturday, June 14: Fighting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said troops halted Russian forces from advancing in the northeastern Sumy region following Moscow’s deployment of approximately 53,000 troops in its direction. Zelenskyy dismissed Russia’s claims that its forces … Read more