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Who is Ebrahim Raisi? Iran’s New President Cheered by Hawks on Both Sides
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Who is Ebrahim Raisi? Iran’s New President Cheered by Hawks on Both Sides

June 21, 2021August 21, 2023

The recent Iranian presidential election has seen the Head of the Judiciary, Ebrahim Raisi, elected with 60% of the…

Eating Hearts and Chopping Heads: How Did an al-Qaeda Barbarian End Up on PBS Television?
ArchivesForeign Policy

Eating Hearts and Chopping Heads: How Did an al-Qaeda Barbarian End Up on PBS Television?

June 15, 2021December 3, 2024

“His name is Abu Mohammad al-Jolani. As a former al-Qaeda leader, the US has a $10 million reward for…

War

The Afghan Withdrawal Must Begin Much Earlier than May 1st Deadline—Analysts Say

March 23, 2021

PICTURED: The C-5 Galaxy, built by Lockheed Martin, is the largest cargo airplane in the U.S. Military, and one…

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Iran War Reaches Critical Juncture in May

Suzanne Latre April 28, 2026

Nearly two months after the outbreak of war between the United States and Iran, the conflict is entering a…

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EU Citizens Gather 1 Million Signatures for Referendum to Repeal Israel’s European Relations

Andy Corbley April 19, 2026

It’s been reported to be the fastest that any petition to the European Commission has gathered 1 million signatures,…

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750 US Troops Injured or Killed since October 2023 – Investigation

Andy Corbley April 3, 2026

Investigative news outlet The Intercept has reported that the Pentagon and US Central Command (CENTCOM) are engaged in a “casualty cover-up”…

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