Esper Denies US Troops are Leaving Iraq; Rules Out Hitting Iranian Cultural Targets January 6, 2020 UPDATED: Pentagon contradicts U.S. commander of forces in Iraq, saying the roughly 5,000 troops aren’t going anywhere. Read more →
The Economic Risks of Trump’s Reckless Assassination January 6, 2020 If Tehran ever decided to shut down the Strait of Hormuz it would trigger a global depression, writes Pepe Escobar. Read more →
PATRICK LAWRENCE: The Iranian General’s Intent January 6, 2020 Given the gravity of last week’s drone assassination, the State and Defense Departments must prove their claims against Qassem Soleimani. Read more →
The Assassination of Qassem Soleimani: What Would Crassus Say? January 6, 2020 Hubris has been the fatal weakness of every empire there has been, says John Wight. Read more →