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Lulu's avatar

We can control Israel, all we need to do is stop sending weapons. No Iran war and no Gaza genocide. Israel is a rogue illegal state built on racism funded by US money, it’s time for it to collapse.

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Karen Ashikeh LaMantia's avatar

Around the period when the USA was making noises about Iran and Iraq I saw a news magzine feature about Iran. There was a photo of a very sweet looking, probably average Iranian woman with a rifle, taking aim from her balcony, obviously proficinet with use of that weapon. My immediate response: "Let's NEVER go to war with that nation." Note: Since then, I have met many people born and raised in Iran, who are kind, smart and humanely concerned about others, from ancient and well established generations of family, who are the same. Response to both impressions is the same. " Do NOT go to war with that nation." It will be catestrophic to the USA and, like our "conflict" in Iraq, a futile and useless cost of lives and human potential on both sides. We obviously cannot control what Israel does but we do not need to continue their mistakes or our own mistakes in USA Military history.

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David Ronald's avatar

We can control Israel. They can't do much without the arms we supply to them.

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Safir Ahmed's avatar

"Israel has framed the U.S. entering the fray as a way to bring its conflict with Iran to a quick conclusion."

Our government, whether with Republicans or Democrats in charge, has always bought the snake oil being sold by Israeli propagandists to arm them, to join them, in all their unwinnable wars of choice. They're never short wars.

The difference this time of America joining the war is that it will very likely involve American deaths, which is not something Trump wants.

Moreover, Republicans are split, with big names like Tucker and Bannon strongly opposed to it.

It's a real test of the Israeli lobby in America, and whether they can get our nation to sacrifice money and lives for a cause that does not serve our interest, only Israel's.

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bitchybitchybitchy's avatar

When, God forbid, there is a successful drone attack on U.S. military bases or on U.S. soil and Americans die, perhaps more Americans will wake up to the reality that all Israel cares about is its survival and that the U.S. exists to be exploited by Israel.

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Kathleen McCroskey's avatar

Thank you for this report! The attacks and vilification of Iran are a simplistic method for the West to cover the failing of their Empire by starting a new war. In this way they can keep control of the thoughts of their populations by always inventing the next "threat" while they themselves are the real threat to all life on the planet. War mus be removed from the human toolkit - Give Peace a Chance (John Lennon).

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JANINE HANNEL's avatar

As the historian John Mearsheimer has recently pointed out, the problem is the Israel Lobby.

What's astounding is that Israel has had a nuclear arsenal for decades but, unlike Iran, is one of the few countries that has not signed the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty. What a double standard. This recent attack is yet another danger to US national security.

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bitchybitchybitchy's avatar

Democracy Now! had a guest who commented on reports that the son of the late Shah says that he has a "100 day transition plan".

The guest commented that this is characteristic of the magical thinking among DC politicians - that a man who has not set foot in Iran in decades would be able to establish a government.

Our arrogance and ignorance go hand in hand. We fail in regime change over and over and over- in Iraq,in Libya.

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Robin's avatar

No War With Iran https://jvpaction.org/nowarwithiran Tell your congress members to do everything they can to stop this bullsh!t

It’s still OUR job to call for ARMS EMBARGO Now!! https://www.blockthebombs.org/

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Jazzme's avatar

Trump;

You need a mind to make up your mind. You mindless piece of shit

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Sick and tired's avatar

At 71, I hoped the insanity would hold off until at least my actuarial lifespan was over. Just wanted to spend the next decade having a good cup of coffee every morning, reading library books, puttering in the garden, and lunching with friends, Jewish and non-Jewish, occasionally.

The Trump administration and DOGE have already put such modest aspirations in doubt, and is now adding the worry of imminent nuclear annihilation to the mix.

Did I read somewhere that some Israelis are willing to take out the entire world if they are thwarted in their goal of taking out all real and perceived enemies?

Destroying us and themselves? I personally have no bones to pick with most Jewish people, and my tax dollars have been spent in defending Israel for decades, so I think I should have a say in what Israelis do and don’t do. I guess that makes me an antisemite because I don’t want to die for Israeli settler colonialism

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Joy in HK fiFP's avatar

Meanwhile, "death goes on outside all around us," (apologies to Bob Dylan) We can’t allow ourselves to forget the horror of what’s happening to Palestine. It’s not just Gaza, Israel is trying to distract us from. Israel just changed how land ownership works in the West Bank. Here’s what that means.

“The consequences of this decision paint a very grim outlook for the future,” said Abdallah Hammad from JLAC. “This will turn things upside down like never before, as it won’t be Israeli settlers demanding to get their outposts legalized. They will be legalized almost immediately, while Palestinians will be made into strangers, forced to justify their claim over the lands of their families and ancestors.” 

“When I hear people talking about the risk of annexation, I tell them: this is annexation. It has already begun, and it is advancing.”

Read the details of this annexation the MSM will not tell you about in Mondoweiss:

https://mondoweiss.net/2025/06/israel-just-reopened-land-property-registration-in-the-west-bank-heres-what-that-means/?ml_recipient=157093614016529524&ml_link=157093523619841740&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=2025-06-13&utm_campaign=Daily+Headlines+RSS+Automation

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Riley's avatar

Thank you dropsite for your fierce and brave journalism. Not to take away from this important article, but where has Jeremy Scahill been? Hopefully taking time to heal and process everything, but I always worry for him given all that he risks with his work.

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roland krueger's avatar

Anyone who thinks the “bunker buster” bomb is like Luke shooting the Death Star, hasn’t seen this: https://youtu.be/TriASB-F5UY

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John's avatar

Mahmoud has articulated a couple of points that, while previously mentioned by others, are undeniably worth reiterating due to their significance.

The Iranian populace is increasingly discontented with both their government and the restrictive laws they are compelled to adhere to, laws that could even lead to dire consequences, including death, for those who dare to defy them. In response to this oppressive environment, many citizens choose the path of peaceful protest, hoping that their actions will change the government's shortcomings and inspire meaningful change. This pattern of civil dissent is not unique to Iran; it resonates across nations worldwide where people unite in peaceful demonstrations against injustice and oppression. However, when external forces threaten their sovereignty or intervene inappropriately, citizens often band together out of a sense of national pride and solidarity. They rise up with a collective determination to defend their homeland if necessary. This fundamental human instinct—to protect one's country—can galvanize individuals from diverse backgrounds into a cohesive force ready to stand against any perceived threat.

In another poignant statement, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi remarked: “Our enemies should know that they cannot reach a solution with military attacks on us and will not be able to force their will on the Iranian people.” This assertion underscores a crucial point: genuine transformation can only occur through meaningful dialogue rather than through coercive military action. History shows us that many conflicts have found resolution through communication rather than conflict. True enough, relentless military aggression can sometimes wear down an opponent until they capitulate; however, there are myriad examples where peace was achieved by fostering discussions instead—such as The Good Friday Agreement in 1998 which brought an end to decades of conflict in Northern Ireland, the dismantling of apartheid in South Africa during the 1990s which required consensus-building among all parties involved, and even the Iran Nuclear Deal established in 2015.

While some may consider it an unrealistic aspiration or “pipe dream,” I believe we ought to reconsider our alliances—most notably our ties with Israel—as they may be leading us down what can only be described as a path toward perpetual warfare. Such alliances could entangle us further into conflicts that do not benefit our nation or its people but rather perpetuate cycles of violence and instability within the region and beyond. It is essential for all nations involved to seek paths rooted in diplomacy rather than division if we hope for lasting peace on any front.

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