Middle East

Trump shows love for Arab despots, seals arms deal

May 22, 2017 By James Tweedie

On his first overseas tour, Trump seals new arms deals and talks tough on terrorism while meeting with sponsors of terrorism.

Iran presidential election: People brace for latest charade of ‘democracy’

May 19, 2017 By Navid Shomali

Whoever wins the Iranian presidential elections will be fully committed to the aims of the theocratic regime.

Iran: Fundamentalist leaders leave voters only bad options for new president

May 3, 2017 By Jane Green

Regardless of the eventual outcome of the presidential election, there is little cause for hope or optimism among the Iranian people.

Decision to bomb Syria was dangerous, deceptive

April 11, 2017 By Jesse Jackson

The U.S. has been at war in the Middle East continually since 2001. What will it take for our country to learn the limits of military force?

Israeli settlements continue as two-state solution slips away

April 10, 2017 By Mike Merryman-Lotze

Since Trump took office, the Israeli government has approved 6,000 new Israeli homes in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. The U.S. response? Near silence.