Informed Comment

Iran: Informed Comment Crossword Puzzle 3/20/26

City of poets and gardens, mystical poet, ancient Achaemenid kings, old name for Iran

Nations outside the US signal their scepticism about White House plans for an international naval operation to re-open the Strait of Hormuz

The long history of Iranian philosophy and spiritual thought shows unprecedented subtlety in treating the inner life of human beings

Large majorities of Democrats oppose continuing military aid to Israel and believe it has committed genocide in Gaza

Such statements reflect a broader shift in how the media is viewed by the US ruling class, particularly under the Trump administration

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

Action Needed to Prevent Atrocities: Armed settlers in the West Bank are taking advantage of the fog of war to seize land

The President with the “Right Genes” – and MS Now pulled the covers off Jeffrey Epstein’s noxious racism.

Russian leaders are clearly taking delight in the way in which Iran is turning into a quagmire for Washington, gleeful at their significant wins