Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – A USA Today opinion poll reported by Susan Page shows that the American people view Trump’s assassination of Iranian Gen. Qasem Soleimani and Iraqi. Gen. Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis has having been “reckless” and having made them “less safe.” The poll of 1005 adults was taken Tuesday and Wednesday. A majority […]
“Don’t Close your Eyes, American Troops in Iraq” – Provoked by Trump’s Crazed attack, Shiite Militias Threaten US Military
Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – According to al-Bina’, Harakat Hezbollah al-Nujaba (the Movement of the Nobles of the Party of God), led by Akram al-Kaabi, thanked Iran because it “once again helped Iraq to regain its sovereignty and prestige by targeting the bases of the evil occupying American forces on the usurped lands of our […]
Juan on “Democracy Now!” – Trump’s war in Iran: Deadly sanctions & erratic decisions by a “hollow shell” administration
Amy Goodman of “Democracy Now!” interviews Juan Cole, professor of history at the University of Michigan. He’s the author of many books including Muhammad: Prophet of Peace amid the Clash of Empires. Iran’s retaliatory missile strikes on bases in Iraq housing U.S. troops, following the U.S. assassination of top Iranian general Qassem Soleimani, have dramatically […]
Trump has Conducted a War on Iran for 19 Months; Iran finally Hit Back
Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – The Iranian government replied to Trump’s assassination of Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani on Tuesday by firing some 15 ballistic missiles at Ain al-Assad base in al-Anbar Province and at another Iraqi base at Erbil in Iraqi Kurdistan. The bases are Iraqi and mainly house members of the Iraqi military, […]
Millions Come into Streets for Slain Gen. Soleimani in Biggest Rallies in Iran’s History (And no, They weren’t Coerced)
Trump and Pompeo have managed to Shore up the Iranian Regime
Iraqi Parliament Resolves to Kick Out US Troops, and Trump Threatens Mother of All Sanctions
Some Iraqi Leaders suggest Replacing the US with Russia or China
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As U.S. enters another Conflict with a Muslim Nation, Read about Islam’s Beginnings
Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) As the US once again enters into a heightened conflict with a Muslim-majority nation, it would be advisable for all informed Americans to know more about Islam. I immodestly recommend my recent book on the Prophet Muhammad Muhammad: Prophet of Peace amid the Clash of Empires, published October 9, 2018 Available […]
Making America Hated Again: Tens of Thousands of Iraqis Chant “Death to America” at Soleimani Funeral in Baghdad
Prime Minister Adil Abdulmahdi Attended the Funeral
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