Saddam Hussein

Sardasht still awaits justice and truth after a chemical attack by Saddam Hussein's regime.

Iran commemorates the 39th anniversary of a chemical bombing, vowing to fight against weapons of mass destruction.

The US Senate voted to limit President Trump's war powers against Iran in a 50-48 vote.

The Group of Seven formed in the 1970s as a platform for industrialized countries to address financial challenges.

Columnist Conrad Black argues that despite Iranian claims of victory, Trump achieved strategic success by decimating Iran's nuclear program, military capabilities, and terrorist allies Hamas and Hezbollah while maintaining U.S. deterrence.

North Korea's new Hwasong-20 missile and recent weapons tests pose a direct threat to the US mainland and its allies.

Experts analyze how the 2026 Iran war undermined Trump's objectives, strengthened Iran's regional position, destabilized Gulf alliances, damaged U.S. credibility, and deepened Middle Eastern divisions contrary to administration goals.

Marjane Satrapi, Iranian-French filmmaker, dies at 56, leaving a void in Iranian culture.

South Park creators vow to continue satirizing Trump in the new season despite potential backlash.

Trump now claims the US left Iran's military alone, contradicting previous boasts of destruction.

End of Oil Dependence and Geopolitics

The Boys series creator Eric Kripke says Homelander's final moments are weak and cowardly.

Why Nations Continue To Win Wars And Lose The Peace That Should Follow

Arafat's initial alliance with Iran after the 1979 revolution quickly unraveled into hostility due to ideological differences and conflicting interests.

Gulf Arab states suffered over $100 billion in oil and gas losses while experiencing significant damage to their economic diversification efforts, as the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran prioritized Israeli interests over regional stability that these states depend on for investment and development.

Saudi and Kuwaiti forces struck Iran-backed militias in Iraq during the Iran war, targeting drone and missile launch sites near their borders, marking escalating Gulf tensions despite a 2023 Iran-Saudi détente.

Europe lacks credibility due to unresolved Cyprus occupation and military weakness.

Iran reaffirms its commitment to pursuing accountability for the 1987 Sardasht chemical attack.

Iraqi soccer fans balance celebration with grief during the World Cup and a Shia Islamic month of mourning.

Famous death row inmates had unique last meals before execution, varying by state and nation.

Israel faces defeat against Hezbollah, suffering casualties from drone strikes and roadside bombs.

The US-Israeli military campaign against Iran ended in strategic failure, killing thousands of civilians over 39 days, while exiled opposition figures like Reza Pahlavi lost credibility by supporting foreign aggression against their homeland.

Northeast Asian security faces stress due to China and North Korea's economic alliance and North Korea's hardened nuclear stance.

To President Donald J. Trump

Iraq aims to shock rivals at the 2026 World Cup after securing their first appearance since 1986.

Trump says the US left Iran's military largely untouched, contradicting his previous boasts.

Joe Rogan criticizes the DOJ for blocking IRS audits of Trump and his family, calling it "crazy".

A Princeton researcher warns that recent U.S.-Israel military confrontations near Iran have significantly increased environmental disaster risks in the Persian Gulf, including oil spills and marine ecosystem destruction, while disrupting global energy supplies through the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

The US Navy's classified Marine Mammal Programme trains dolphins to detect underwater mines using echolocation. Originally developed during the Cold War, the unit successfully located over 100 mines during Iraq's 2003 invasion and could now assist in clearing Iran-controlled Strait of Hormuz shipping lanes.

U.S. officials signaled potential asset recovery from Cuba's military conglomerate GAESA through new sanctions, suggesting Washington may discuss redistributing seized resources to the Cuban population while the regime remains in power, marking a significant diplomatic shift toward post-transition language.

Naseer Shamma performs in Iraq to support culture and education through music.

An Iraqi court sentenced a former official to death for genocide and crimes against humanity during the 1988 Anfal campaign.

A new Middle East order emerged after Saddam Hussein's fall, with Iran and others vying for influence.

Israeli forces operated a clandestine military base from an abandoned Iraqi airstrip in Najaf during the U.S.-Israel war against Iran, killing one Iraqi soldier in a clash, according to security officials confirming Wall Street Journal reporting.

Iran will pursue the Sardasht chemical attack case, seeking responsibility from perpetrators.

Iran's economy has been severely damaged after three months of war with estimated $270 billion in losses.

The Trump administration is frustrated with Netanyahu, but won't break with Israel's far right.

The United States lifted its naval blockade of Iranian ports Thursday following a Trump-Pezeshkian agreement, resuming maritime traffic through the critical Strait of Hormuz after two months of disruption affecting global energy supplies.

Iran's history is marked by nationalism, foreign intervention, and religious revivalism shaping its politics and global relations.

Almeida Theatre's Under the Shadow is a psychological horror set in 1988 Tehran during the bombing.

Guest Column | Regime’s Renewed Lobbying Drive Tests Shifting US Policy Under Trump

John Bolton accepts a plea deal in a classified documents case, pleading guilty to one count.

Iran marks the liberation of Khorramshahr, symbolizing national resistance and resilience.

Iran cites historic battles in response to Trump's talk of a potential agreement between the two countries.

A potential US-Iran war may have deeper implications that could shake the world economy.

Kuwait halted nearly 2 million barrels daily oil exports due to Iran conflict closing the Strait of Hormuz, costing the nation its primary income and depriving the world of approximately 2% of daily oil supply, while Iranian attacks damaged infrastructure and forced American military withdrawal.

US authorities arrested Mohammed Baqer al-Saadi, a Kataib Hezbollah figure, for coordinating attacks across three continents.

Zaman al-Wasl launches a search engine listing 9,000 Jordanians wanted by Syrian intelligence.

Kurds are a stateless ethnic group of 30-40 million, seeking a homeland amid regional turmoil and broken promises.

Iran rejected US diplomatic talks with unacceptable preconditions, prompting President Trump to pursue negotiations with China while considering airstrikes. Israel fights on multiple fronts without diplomatic success, requiring military victory and Iranian regime collapse to achieve lasting regional settlement.