Francis Tuschek, Taichung Washington’s pressure campaign on Iran is drawing renewed scrutiny as the Trump administration weighs military options ranging from targeted airstrikes to the possibility of a more extensive bombing campaign coming soon. Officials say the White House remains committed to maintaining its blockade on Iranian ports and energy exports, a policy that has…
Frank Williams, Associate Editor US-Israeli strikes on Iran have failed to push back the timeline for Tehran potentially acquiring a nuclear weapon, Reuters reported on Monday, citing intelligence sources. Tehran could still reportedly produce a bomb in roughly a year – the same estimate as after last June’s attacks on its key nuclear facilities. While…
Yoichi Shimatsu, Editor at Large The White House decision to rush to Israel’s aid against Iran – the boldest defender of Palestinian rights against Netanyahu’s fascistic extermination campaign – is backfiring as a consequence of U.S. airstrikes against a slew of targets, some connected with the Revolutionary Guards and others quite obscure, especially given the…
Frank Williams, Associate Editor MBABANE, Eswatini — Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te arrived in Eswatini, where he was received by Prime Minister Russell Dlamini, in a trip that was kept under wraps until his arrival. The unannounced visit marks a renewed show of friendship between Taiwan and one of its few remaining diplomatic allies, despite rising pressure…