Iran
Trump sends aircraft carrier and strike force to threaten Iran
May 6, 2019He refuses to cite any specific threats or dangers to the U.S. but lays groundwork for an attack anyway.
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Iran appoints notorious executioner as next chief justice
March 14, 2019Iranian Communists say the appointment of Ebrahim Raisi indicates the government is preparing for a violent crackdown.
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As it happened: The promise—and betrayal—of Iran’s 1979 revolution
February 11, 2019Excerpts from the People's World archives of the Iranian Revolution as it happened.
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How did the Iranian Revolution go so far off the rails?
February 11, 2019Exclusive People’s World interview with a leader of the Tudeh Party, a driving force in that country’s progressive, secular, and left movements
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Edging toward war with Iran?
February 4, 2019So is U.S. National Security Advisor Bolton just blowing smoke when he talks about regime change in Iran? Possibly, but it is a good idea to take the neo-conservatives at their word.
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