Trump contradicts spy chief Tulsi Gabbard on Iran’s nuclear program
Jonathan Landay
Reuters / June 17, 2025
WASHINGTON – U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday repudiated Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard's assessment that Iran has...
What is a bunker buster bomb ? – US weapon could be key to...
Andy Gregory & Alex Croft
The Independent / June 17, 2025
Experts believe only Washington has the weapons capable of halting Iran’s nuclear program.
As Israel launches...
The gavel and the gun – on armed struggle campaigns
The gavel and the gun
Darryl Li
Jewish Currents / June 17, 2025
Palestinian history shows that armed struggle campaigns often catalyse gains in international lawmaking.
Since Hamas...
U.S. intel says Iran isn’t a nuclear threat – Israel wants the U.S. to...
Nick Turse
The Intercept / June 17 2025
The U.S. is helping Israel wage war on Iran over its nuclear program. But U.S. intelligence says Iran...
Nuclear options
Tariq Ali
New Left Review / June 17, 2025
The expansion of the war from Palestine to Iran, which began on 13 June, signals an Israeli...
House progressives back war powers resolution as Trump ratchets up rhetoric against Iran
Brett Wilkins
Common Dreams / June 17, 2025
"The president does not have the power to unilaterally declare war," asserted Rep. Summer Lee. "Congressional authorization isn't...
Israel has barred its citizens from leaving the country
Middle East Monitor / June 17, 2025
Israel has barred its citizens from flying out of the country, citing security concerns following its escalation of...
Is Israel’s favourite US general helping to push us into war ?
Kelley Beaucar Vlahos
Responsible Statecraft / June 17, 2025
Some question the timing of the attacks, pegged before CENTCOM Commander Michael Kurilla's summer retirement.
Did the Israelis...
JD Vance falsely claims decision to make war on Iran ‘belongs to’ Trump
Julia Conley
Common Dreams / June 17, 2025
"If it involves military action, that decision belongs to Congress, which has not authorized war against Iran," said...
[Gaza tactics] Israel’s military issues evacuation warning affecting up to 330,000 people
Ami Bentov & Melanie Lidman
AP / June 17, 2025
Earlier Monday, Israel’s military issued an evacuation warning to 330,000 people in a part of central...
