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Iran And Ukraine: Two Theaters In The Non–West’s Single War For Parity

April 18, 2026 Patrick Lawrence, Consortium News. , , ,
First came news that, on April 8,Israeli jets bombed what is known as the China–Iran railway, a key component of Beijing’s ambitious Belt and Road Initiative. Of all the targets the Zionist terror machine might have hit, why a Chinese-sponsored infrastructure project, you had to wonder. Then on Wednesday came reports that officials from nearly 50 nations — I would love a list of these 50 — met in Berlin to make sure the fires of war against Russia do not flicker out. “We cannot lose sight of Ukraine,” Mark Rutte, NATO’s new secretary-general, declared a little forlornly. 

Not Neutral: Inside The UAE’s Shadow Role In The US-Israeli War On Iran

April 17, 2026 Robert Inlakesh, Mintpress News. , , ,
While presenting itself as a victim on the international stage, the United Arab Emirates silently entered the war against Iran on the side of Washington and Tel Aviv. From sharing data from AI-powered radar systems, to bombing Iranian civilian targets, Abu Dhabi has been by far the most hostile Gulf nation to Tehran. As the second largest recipient of Iranian missile and drone strikes on its territory, behind only Israel, the UAE has attempted to present itself as following a path of “cautious de-escalation”; in alignment with the position of its fellow Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) allies.

The Collapse Is Real; Lebanon Ceasefire Marks A Historic Strategic Defeat

April 17, 2026 Ramzy Baroud, Counter Punch. , , ,
A ceasefire in Lebanon was announced on Thursday by US President Donald Trump, but its reality tells a very different story. The ceasefire was not the product of American diplomacy, nor Israeli strategic calculation. It was imposed—largely as a result of sustained Iranian pressure. Washington, Tel Aviv, and their allies—including some within Lebanon itself—will continue to deny this reality. Acknowledging Iran’s role would mean admitting that a historic precedent has been set: for the first time, forces opposing the United States and Israel have succeeded in imposing conditions on both.

Iran Announces Full Reopening Of Strait Of Hormuz

April 17, 2026 News Desk, The Cradle. , , , ,
The Islamic Republic of Iran announced on 17 April the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, following the fulfillment of its condition for a complete cessation of hostilities in Lebanon.  “In line with the ceasefire in Lebanon, the passage for all commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open for the remaining period of ceasefire, on the coordinated route as already announced by Ports and Maritime Organization of the Islamic Republic of Iran,” Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in a statement on Friday afternoon. US President Donald Trump took to his Truth Social platform to respond to Tehran’s announcement. 

Iran Blasts YouTube Ban On Lego Mockery Videos

April 16, 2026 Stephen Prager, Consortium News. , , , , ,
Iran’s Foreign Ministry is accusing YouTube of trying to “suppress the truth” by banning the account responsible for a series of viral Lego-style animations mocking the U.S.-Israeli war. The small [Iranian digital media] team known as Explosive Media has racked up tens of millions of views across several platforms, with slickly produced music videos mercilessly lampooning the Trump administration and glorifying Iran’s struggle against the U.S. and Israel in attacks that began at the end of February. Last week, Explosive Media had its channel suspended from YouTube for “violent content,” which its owners disputed.

Individuals, Organisations From 30 Countries Condemn War On Iran

April 16, 2026 Middle East Monitor. , , , , ,
Written in response to last month’s military attack on the country, the letter delivers a swingeing critique of US foreign policy and historical conduct, accusing Washington of pursuing a doctrine of absolute predation. It highlights major US wars of the 20th and 21st centuries, referring to “the genocidal horror of Vietnam,” “the annihilation of Cambodia,” and the “systematic slaughter of Koreans,” as well as the destruction of Iraq, Libya, Syria, and Afghanistan. The open letter, titled ‘A Declaration to the Conscience of Humanity,’ is signed by over 170 signatories from 30 countries and signatories include former UN officials, retired career diplomats, former ministers, scholars, politicians and former parliamentarians, military and security professionals, artists, lawyers as well as journalists, activists, and anti-war campaigners.

IMF Warning: Iran War Wreaks Havoc On Global Economy

April 15, 2026 Rayhan Uddin, Middle East Eye. , , , ,
The war on Iran has “abruptly darkened” the global economic outlook, and if it continues could trigger a worldwide recession, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned.  In its latest World Economic Outlook, a half-yearly update, the IMF downgraded most of its growth forecasts made three months earlier. It said that if the war is short-lived, global growth would be 3.1 percent this year. That is lower than the 3.4 percent that had been predicted for 2026 before the US and Israel attacked Iran in late February, sparking weeks of war. 

What Pope Leo’s Anti-War Stand Means For Catholic Troops

April 15, 2026 Center on Conscience and War. , , , ,
We appear to be in uncharted territory as His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, leader of the largest branch of the world’s largest religion, has repeatedly and clearly labeled Operation Epic Fury an immoral war. He has called on its participants to “lay down your weapons,” a call heard by more than 250,000 U.S. service members who are Catholic.  At the Center on Conscience and War, we are already working with several soldiers who called us in the wake of Pope Leo’s statements, specifically citing his intervention as their motivation to file as a Conscientious Objector–the only legal option soldiers have to refuse participation. 

Korean Atomic Bomb Victims Launch US Speaking Tour

April 14, 2026 The International People's Tribunal on 1945 US Atomic Bombings, Popular Resistance. , , ,
“We demand an official apology and compensation from the United States.” More than 80 years after Hiroshima and Nagasaki, much of the world has yet to hear about the more than 70,000 Korean victims of the 1945 U.S. atomic bombings. The Korean survivors of the nuclear holocaust have not disappeared from history, nor have they remained silent. From April 21 to May 3, 2026, survivors from South Korea will embark on a nationwide speaking tour across major U.S. cities, culminating in the 11th Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.

NATO At A Breaking Point

April 14, 2026 Stasa Salacanin, The Cradle. , , , ,
The war in Iran and US President Donald Trump’s renewed push to annex Greenland have triggered what may be the deepest fracture in the 77-year history of the NATO alliance.  By early April 2026, relations between the US and its European allies appear to have reached a breaking point, with European leaders openly discussing “Plan B” security arrangements that no longer depend on American guarantees. A fragile two-week ceasefire with Iran, agreed on 8 April, has done little to restore confidence. The following day, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte emerged from a high-stakes meeting failing to secure a clear US commitment to the alliance. 

May Day Strong Movement Maps Plans At Nationwide Meeting

April 14, 2026 People's World. , , , , ,
With a month to go before mass marches and boycotts are planned nationwide, the May Day Strong movement for “No Work, No School, No Shopping” is accelerating. Hundreds of organizations from coast to coast, including both big teachers unions—the Teachers/AFT and the National Education Association, the nation’s largest union—signed up with the Labor for Democracy coalition.   So have National Nurses United (NNU), locals from AFSCME and the Communications Workers, Starbucks Workers United, Jobs With Justice, and United Service Workers West/SEIU. It represents custodians, building engineers, and security personnel, among others. 

Tehran Vows ‘Permanent’ Control Of Hormuz After US Announces Blockade Of Iranian Ports

April 13, 2026 News Desk, The Cradle. , , ,
The Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters of the Iranian military made a statement on 13 April, accusing Washington of “piracy” while vowing to act “decisively” to control the Strait of Hormuz and secure Iran’s waters. The statement came hours after the US army announced a blockade of Iranian ports. “The Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran consider defending the country’s legal rights a natural and lawful duty, and accordingly, exercising sovereignty over our territorial waters is the natural right of the Iranian people. Based on this, ensuring security in Iran’s territorial waters by the Armed Forces will continue decisively,” the Iranian army said.

The Chris Hedges Report: America’s Suez Crisis

April 12, 2026 Chris Hedges, The Chris Hedges Report. , , , , , ,
The whole world is watching as negotiations begin today in Islamabad, Pakistan between Iran and the United States following an agreement to cease military action for two weeks. The negotiations are based on a ten-point plan outlined by Iran and approved by the United States as a basis for the talks. Israel has not been invited to the negotiations, which are being conducted indirectly and with a great deal of skepticism by the Iranian team. The outcome of these talks will impact the entire global economy and the fate of millions of people in West Asia, six million of whom have already been forcibly displaced by US and Israeli aggression in recent years.

Islamabad Talks End With No Deal

April 12, 2026 News Desk, The Cradle. , , , , ,
Pakistani-mediated negotiations between the US and Iran, and between Islamabad and Tehran, came to an end on 12 April, with both delegations departing and no agreement reached due to what Tehran said were “excessive demands” from Washington. It was decided on Saturday evening that the talks would extend into the following morning. Following 21 hours of talks, both delegations departed the Pakistani capital on Sunday. Meanwhile, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei pointed to an “atmosphere of mistrust” after weeks of war, saying no agreement was expected in a single round and that major differences remain on at least two to three key issues.

Hero Attacks US Warplane With Hatchet At Ireland’s Shannon Airport

April 12, 2026 Robert Freeman, The Canary. , , , , ,
An absolute legend has breached security at Shannon airport and made some DIY modifications to a US military plane stationed at the genocide-enabling warport. His handiwork seems to have made some significant improvements to the death dealing monstrosity, allegedly causing “extensive” damage and putting it out of service. Social media accounts are circulating footage showing a black clad figure on top of the aircraft, attacking it with a hatchet. Shannon Watch, who track military traffic entering and exiting Shannon, give details about the specific plane.
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