Despite Continued Fighting, U.S. Says Deal to End Iran War Is Progressing

Despite continued fighting, U.S. says deal to end Iran war is progressing

The ceasefire with Iran is under strain. In Lebanon and Gaza, the truce deals exist only on paper.

As Iran deal awaits ’sign off’, Israel widens attacks on Lebanon

For those just joining us, here are the latest updates: Both the White House and Tehran officials have said that the United States and Iran have reached an agreement on a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to extend the ceasefire for 60 days, but US President Donald Trump has yet to give his approval   The death toll in Lebanon from Israeli attacks seems unstoppable, with at least 20 people killed on Thursday, including a woman and two childre…

Under cover of US-Iran negotiations, Israel steps up effort to annex Gaza

While the US and international press are focused on the terms of negotiations between the Trump administration and Iran, Israel is massively expanding its rampage across the Middle East—moving to permanently occupy Gaza and escalating its bombardment of Lebanon.

Chris Hedges: Gaza and Iran – the rise of the Global South

COMMENTARY: By Chris Hedges The humiliating defeat of Israel and the United States in their war on Iran, along with the savagery of the ongoing genocide in Gaza, are ushering in a new world order. This order is one where voices of reason and stability emanate not from the West — which spent tens of billions of dollars sustaining Israel’s genocide — but from the Global South, including China. It is an order where alliances are being rapidly recon…