Tag: Iran
Turkey’s Erdogan Presents Plan to Turn Kurds into a Minority in Northern Syria
President Erdogan of Turkey says that it’s time for Turkey to send Syrian refugees to northern Syria, currently inhabited by Syrian Kurds. Meanwhile Erdogan’s position in Turkey is weakening, both politically and economically, says Baris…
Saudi – UAE Split on Yemen Not What it Appears to Be
Antony Lowenstein parses the fog around UAE & Saudi’s in Yemen, how it is connected to the chaos in Libya, the drone attack, and wider chaos of the Middle East Subscribe to our page and…
Drone Attack on Saudis Might Not Lead to War, but Dangerous Nonetheless
As’ad Abukhalil maintains that Trump may not actually want war, but the consequences of this attack could still have dangerous consequences Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer: This video…
Israelis Lose Interest in Politics and Upcoming Election
Shir Hever talks about the slow election cycle in Israel, the second in the same year, in which the parties make minimal effort to campaign. Opinion polls predict the same result as the election last…
With Bolton Out, Will Trump Give Peace a Chance?
Former State Dept. official Matthew Hoh says he supports the removal of National Security Advisor John Bolton, who advocated for war and the interests of the military industrial complex Subscribe to our page and support…
US and Iran “At Cliff’s Edge”
Iran’s president Hassan Rouhani presented an ultimatum of two months to the EU to save the Iran nuclear deal. However, the deal is likely to continue to deteriorate, says The Independent’s Patrick Cockburn Subscribe to…
US Sanctions Take Economic Toll on Lives of Iranians
The US is applying a policy of ‘maximum pressure’ on Iran, where economic sanctions are having a noticeable effect on the everyday lives of ordinary Iranians. DW’s Theresa Tropper talked to people in Teheran and…
Trump’s Withdrawal From Syria: Betrayal of Kurds or End to Endless War?
President Trump’s intention to withdraw from Syria was met with outrage on many sides, with people calling it a betrayal of a key ally in the Syrian conflict. Kurdish expert Edmund Ghareeb says there is…
Iraq’s Prime Minister Agrees to Resign Amidst Largest Protests Since 2003
Iraqi security forces have killed hundreds of protesters who want to uproot the corrupt political system tied to Iran and established after the U.S. occupation Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate….
Capitalism’s Failures Ignited Worldwide Protests
While the spark for each protest might be different, it is not about left and right but the failure of neoliberalism Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer: This video…
The Liars that Led Us to War
Two Iraq war veterans explain why Congress has failed to stop the endless wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and say the United States needs to learn from its imperialist history if anything is going to…
House Passes War Powers Resolution as Thousands Say ‘No to War with Iran’
Progressive Democrats acknowledge the War Powers Resolutions don’t go far enough to truly prevent Trump from launching war with Iran. ** (Disclaimer: This video content is intended for educational and informational purposes only) **
War Powers Resolution on Iran Still Has Teeth
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution to prevent Trump from engaging in further hostilities against Iran. It is a mistake to assume that the resolution, if it passes the Senate, won’t have an…
Who Profits when Iran and America Fight?
We spoke to Code Pink co-founder Medea Benjamin after Thursday’s War Powers resolution vote. Whose interests are driving the narrative around conflict with Iran? Director/Video Editor: Taylor Hebden Audio Engineer: Bababtunde Ogunfolaju Visual Producer: Andrew…
US Commits Acts of War, But No One Is Asking the Hard Questions
Gen. Soleimani was an ally in the fight against ISIS, just as Saddam was an ally against Iran. Why did the U.S. turn against them? Director/Video Editor: Taylor Hebden Audio Engineer: Adam Coley Visual Producer:…
Poverty Is the New Draft
The draft might be gone, but not everyone volunteers for the same reasons. Inconsistent access to education, healthcare, or housing means marginalized communities are systemically pushed into military service to gain those benefits–especially poor students….
Iraqi Protesters Storm the American Embassy in Baghdad — But There’s More to the Story
Tens of thousands of people in Iraq are demonstrating against the government there, the United States, and Iran. York University’s Thabit Abdullah explains that at the heart of the story is Iraq torn asunder by…
How Soleimani’s Assassination Violates International Law and Puts Peace Further Out of Reach
Phyllis Bennis says Congress must stop Trump from taking the U.S. to war without any justification or provocation. Director/Video Editor: Adam Coley Audio Engineer: Bababtunde Ogunfolaju Visual Producer: Andrew Corkery Chase Producer: Genevieve Montinar Subscribe…
Soleimani’s Assassination Brings US Closer to War with Iran
Trump threatens Iran with more war crimes as Democrats move to invoke the War Powers Act. Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer: This video content is intended for educational…
Iranian Americans Harassed and Detained at US Border
Dozens of people, including American citizens, faced hours of questioning at the Washington entry point. Jamal Abdi of the National Iranian American Council says the reports could indicate a directive for heightened screening of people…
Will Soleimani’s Assassination Set Back Iraq’s October Revolution?
Soleimani’s killing could open a path for peace if cooler heads prevail, argues professor of Middle East politics Sabah Alnasseri. Director/Video Editor: Bababtunde Ogunfolaju Audio Engineer: Cameron Granadino Visual Producer: Andrew Corkery Chase Producer: Genevieve…
