Middle East
Workers Struggles: Europe & Africa
October 2, 2009
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Imperialist interests drive US focus on Iran, Afghanistan
By Patrick Martin, October 2, 2009
For three decades, under Democratic and Republican administrations, American imperialism has plunged ever more deeply into the Middle East and the region west, south and east of the Caspian Sea.
US continues to pressure Iran after Geneva talks
By Peter Symonds, October 2, 2009
Following international talks in Geneva, President Obama has again warned Iran that it faces “increased pressure” if it fails to take “swift action” to meet its nuclear obligations.
Talks with Iran open in Geneva amid threats and provocations
By Bill Van Auken, October 1, 2009
Talks between Iran and the so-called P5+1—the United States, Britain, France, Russia, China and Germany—open in Geneva today in an atmosphere of threats and provocations generated by Western gover...
Israeli Arabs to launch strike against discriminatory policies
By Jean Shaoul, September 30, 2009
Israel’s 1.4 million Arab citizens are to stage a one-day general strike on October 1 to oppose the racist and discriminatory policies of the government.
“Cheats and Deceivers”
By Bill Van Auken, September 30, 2009
In an editorial published Sunday, the Financial Times of London joined the media onslaught against Iran, calling its rulers “cheats and deceivers” who “cannot be remotely trusted” in relation ...
Once again, on the ex-left and Iran
By Joe Kishore, September 29, 2009
The latest orchestrated provocation over Iran’s nuclear program exposes the reactionary role of the middle-class backers of the “green” opposition in Iran.
Obama follows Bush’s modus operandi on Iran
By Peter Symonds, September 28, 2009
In a manner chillingly reminiscent of the Bush administration’s buildup to the Iraq war, top White House officials yesterday intensified the US propaganda offensive against Iran.
Obama comes to aid of Israel over UN war crimes charges
By Jean Shaoul, September 26, 2009
An authoritative and highly critical United Nations inquiry released last week concluded that Israel “committed actions amounting to war crimes, possibly crimes against humanity” during its three-...
US and European powers threaten Iran
By Patrick Martin, September 26, 2009
With all the hallmarks of an orchestrated political provocation, the US, Britain and France, with the support of Germany, denounced a supposedly secret Iranian nuclear plant, threatening stepped-up ec...
US heightens threats against Iran
By Peter Symonds, September 25, 2009
The US and its European allies exploited this week’s UN session to threaten tough new sanctions against Iran over its nuclear programs.
Obama gives Israel carte blanche on settlement construction
By Chris Marsden, September 24, 2009
Tuesday’s meeting between Barack Obama, Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas was widely regarded as little more than a photo opportunity before...
