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How Trump Is Preparing for War

Robert Reich / RobertReich.Org Mar 28, 2018 The president is getting ready to do whatever it takes to maintain his power, even if that requires fanatical policies. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

‘Calm Before Storm’ Could Be a Real Threat to Iran, North Korea

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Oct 8, 2017 Plummeting in the polls, the president may be tempted into "Wag the Dog"-type military action against the two countries. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

War With Iran, by the Numbers

Juan Cole / Truthdig Mar 31, 2015 Iran is 2.5 times more populous than Iraq and much bigger geographically. It is likely that Iran war numbers would be three times those of Iraq, at least. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

What Does Iran Think of Netanyahu’s Interference in Talks?

Juan Cole / Truthdig Mar 2, 2015 As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu makes a bid to thwart President Barack Obama’s foreign policy toward Iran, the Iranian press is reacting to the wrench Netanyahu is trying to throw into negotiations over Iran’s civilian nuclear enrichment program. But for some odd reason, American mass media are almost never interested in what critics of the United States are saying. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Netanyahu’s Clash With Obama ‘Intolerable,’ Risks End of U.S.’ U.N. Veto, Says Former Mossad Head

Juan Cole / Truthdig Mar 2, 2015 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu clearly believes he can openly side with the Republican Congress against President Barack Obama without facing any consequences. However, Meir Dagan, the former head of Israeli intelligence, sees danger. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Israel’s Netanyahu Is Being Imported by GOP to Ensure a War With Iran

Juan Cole / Truthdig Jan 22, 2015 Republican House Majority leader John Boehner secretly invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Washington to address Congress and then once it was set up he let Barack Obama know about it. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

The Obama Effect? Are Iran and Arab Oil Monarchies No Longer on a War Footing?

Juan Cole / Truthdig May 21, 2014 There are signs of a diplomatic thaw between Iran and the Arab oil monarchies of the Gulf. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )