Trump Threatens War with Iran for Oil

The price of oil has been collapsing, and last week it reached negative values. Trump’s threats to Iran were enough to cause a rebound in prices. But the effects were short-lived. They expose Trump’s return to “America First” politics in the midst of the pandemic and crisis, signaling the rivalries and competition between powers in the coming period.

In the Face of the Pandemic, Lift the Sanctions on Iran Now!

Sanctions are nothing new but in the midst of the coronavirus disaster they’ve unleashed a humanitarian crisis within sanctions-hit nations like Iran. Socialists in the US must vehemently denounce and demand that sanctions are lifted immediately.

Why is the U.S. Bombing Iraq During a Pandemic?

Even as coronavirus spreads rapidly across the globe, causing a health crisis of historic proportions, the U.S. military is engaging in new military attacks in the Middle East. The U.S. must cease all military interventions and redirect its military budget to combat the pandemic.

Iran 1953: How the CIA Orchestrated an Imperialist Coup

The U.S. has a long history of imperialist intervention in Iran. What role did it play in the 1953 coup that overthrew Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh?

Making Sense of the Imperialist Attack on Iran

What are the political implications of the recent imperialist attack on Iran?

Aggression Against Iran: The Problem Is Bigger Than Trump

#WWIII is no longer trending on Twitter. But all of the forces that brought the United States and Iran to the brink of open military conflict remain. They must be torn out at the root.

5 Times the US Intervened in Iran

Before the recent airstrike attack on Iran, the United States had extended its imperialist arm in Iran during several key moments in history. Here is a brief review of US involvement in Iran.

Elizabeth Warren Is Just Another War Hawk

In her recent appearance on The View, Elizabeth Warren once again demonstrated her allegiance to US imperialism.

It’s Time To Rebuild the Anti-War Movement

The US’s assassination of Qasem Soleimani last week is a clear demonstration that the US has no intentions of ever pulling out of the Middle East. If we wish to avoid further conflict in the region, we must build an anti-war movement as strong and determined as the one that helped end the Vietnam War.