After a week of anticipation, the U.S. struck Iran’s nuclear facilities in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. Iran accuses the U.S. of “betraying diplomacy” and violating international law and the UN Charter.
As Israel pushes for full U.S. intervention in its attacks on Iran, two dozen progressive House members are pushing a bill that would block the U.S. from sending Israel offensive weapons.
Iranians know the logic of Zionism, underwritten by the American empire, is what has naturally led to the devastation they are now experiencing. Palestinian liberation from Zionism can bring the entire region, including Iran, closer to freedom.
Four days after Israel attacked Iran, both countries are widening their attacks. Meanwhile, Palestinians seeking aid in Gaza continue to be gunned down, while Israel shuts down the West Bank.
Israel’s attack on Iran began as a campaign against its nuclear program but has already begun to morph into something far riskier: regime change. It is staking its strategy on deep US involvement, but fault lines between the two are already visible.
We are told, again and again, that Israel is defending itself. But it is only defending its right to act with impunity throughout the Middle East to maintain its supremacy. Israel’s attack on Iran is just the latest example.
Donald Trump called Israel’s attack on Iran “excellent” and warned there is “more to come” as Israel lobby groups and U.S. lawmakers threatened further bombings and escalation in the region.
A continued a stream of contradictory news stories on the U.S.-Iran nuclear deal negotiations have been flying back and forth for days. Iran hasn’t yet abandoned the deal, despite what headlines say, but Trump’s waffling could prove disastrous.
Senator Chuck Schumer evidently thinks the Democrats’ best strategy is attacking the Trump administration from the right on this issue. Meanwhile, The pro-Israel camp is capitalizing on the Boulder, Colorado attack to demonize the Palestine movement.
Netanyahu is facing increasing pressure from European states, including the threat of sanctions. The unanswered question is whether Trump will actually let Europe take action, or will he once again shield Israel from any accountability.