Tehran vowed to retaliate by hitting five key energy targets in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.
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Iran
Trump’s Last Stand: Demands for Hormuz Task Force fall on Deaf Ears
Nations outside the US signal their scepticism about White House plans for an international naval operation to re-open the Strait of Hormuz
“Was never deep in anything but Wine:” FitzGerald’s Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám 1:41
The long history of Iranian philosophy and spiritual thought shows unprecedented subtlety in treating the inner life of human beings
Hegseth on Iran War Criticism: The sooner David Ellison takes over CNN, the better
Such statements reflect a broader shift in how the media is viewed by the US ruling class, particularly under the Trump administration
Egypt slow rolled Solar, EVs and now Israel has Cut off its Fossil Gas amid Iran War
Egypt’s inertia on green energy and EV’s is bringing the pain, as the virtual closure of the Strait of Hormuz provoke an energy price shock
All the Ways US Support for Israeli Expansionism Freed Russia’s Hands
Russian leaders are clearly taking delight in the way in which Iran is turning into a quagmire for Washington, gleeful at their significant wins
The US-Israeli Strikes on Tehran Oil Depots unleash Invisible Health Threats
These pollutants can harm the lungs, making breathing difficult, and worsen cardiovascular problems, contributing to heart attacks
Imperial Decline in the Straits of Hormuz
The Iran War as America’s Very Own Suez Crisis
Children of War
On January 29, 2024, volunteers from the Palestinian Red Crescent received an emergency call. A 6-year-old girl was trapped in a car, pleading
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