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Trump, at War with a Shiite Country, knows nothing of Martyrdom or Apocalyptic Hope
Donald Trump

Trump, at War with a Shiite Country, knows nothing of Martyrdom or Apocalyptic Hope

Juan Cole

To the packed crowd, he described Khamenei as a martyr, a spiritual guide, and the physician for pain.

Warriors and Soldiers and the War in Iran

Warriors and Soldiers and the War in Iran

03/07/2026 By Arnold Oliver

As the Gulf Conflict widens, so does its Environmental Footprint

As the Gulf Conflict widens, so does its Environmental Footprint

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Gaza: 400K Rally in DC against "Genocide Joe;" Massive Protests in Johannesburg, London, other Capitals

Gaza: 400K Rally in DC against “Genocide Joe;” Massive Protests in Johannesburg, London, other Capitals

Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – Millions of protesters came out around the world on Saturday, answering the call of Palestinian activists to rally against the […]

Juan Cole

International Court of Justice
What enforcement power does the International Court of Justice have in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel?

What enforcement power does the International Court of Justice have in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel?

By Victor Peskin, Arizona State University | – South Africa says that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza and has asked the International […]

The Conversation

Israel/ Palestine
Civilian Casualties in Gaza Are No Accident

Civilian Casualties in Gaza Are No Accident

( Otherwords.org ) – By Mitchell Zimmerman | An old legal adage states: “Men are presumed to intend the natural consequences of their acts.” The […]

OtherWords

Democratic Party
Could Israel's Gaza Atrocity Spiral into a Red Sea War and Sink Biden's Reelection?

Could Israel’s Gaza Atrocity Spiral into a Red Sea War and Sink Biden’s Reelection?

Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – Joe Biden and his administration believe that they can support the extremist Israeli government in its genocidal assault on the […]

Juan Cole

Houthi
US-UK Airstrikes Risk strengthening the Houthi Rebels in Yemen and the Region

US-UK Airstrikes Risk strengthening the Houthi Rebels in Yemen and the Region

By Mahad Darar, Colorado State University | – The U.S.- and U.K.-led strikes on the rebel Houthi group in Yemen represent a dramatic new turn […]

The Conversation

Israel/ Palestine
Every Day, Gaza Children face Death from Israeli Bombardment, Denial of Safe Water and Food: UNICEF

Every Day, Gaza Children face Death from Israeli Bombardment, Denial of Safe Water and Food: UNICEF

( Middle East Monitor) – After almost 100 days of violence, killing, bombardment and captivity for children in Gaza, their suffering continues, a UNICEF official […]

Middle East Monitor

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South Africa at the Int'l Court of Justice: Israel's Actions in Gaza constitute Genocide

South Africa at the Int’l Court of Justice: Israel’s Actions in Gaza constitute Genocide

Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – The historic proceedings against Israel on charges of genocide were almost completely ignored by the U.S. media, in what can […]

Juan Cole

Feminism
Iran’s “Women, Life, Freedom Movement” is still Resilient

Iran’s “Women, Life, Freedom Movement” is still Resilient

Ottawa (Special to Informed Comment) – The term “social movements” typically evoke the idea of political activities in a sphere separate from culture, but social […]

Roodabeh Dehghani

Environment
How Israel Killed Gaza’s Environment and Created an Unlivable Hellscape

How Israel Killed Gaza’s Environment and Created an Unlivable Hellscape

By Joshua Frank | – ( Tomdispatch.com ) – On a picturesque beach in central Gaza, a mile north of the now-flattened Al-Shati refugee camp, […]

Joshua Frank

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