In this video, Richard D. Wolff, Professor of Economics (emeritus) at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, analyzes the far-reaching economic consequences of the US-Israeli war on Iran. The focus is on the Strait of Hormuz, conflicting developments in energy prices and supply, and signs of escalation whose consequences may extend far beyond the region. The […]
In this video, investigative journalist and human rights lawyer Dimitri Lascaris and journalist Rami Yahia discuss the background and potential consequences of US efforts to control Iranian ports and shipping around the Strait of Hormuz. They examine conflicting developments on the ground, the role of China, and signs of shifting global power dynamics while raising […]
From Larnaca International Airport in Cyprus, Dimitri Lascaris reports on his recent trip to Lebanon and re-examines the blockade of Iranian ports imposed by Donald Trump as well as the collapse of negotiations in Islamabad. He raises key questions about the background, the conflicting narratives, and the possible consequences of these developments. To read the […]
In this video, investigative journalist and human rights lawyer Dimitri Lascaris reports on April 12, 2026 from Beirut, Lebanon, on the unclear collapse of negotiations between the United States and Iran in Pakistan and highlights the contradictory statements of the involved parties. At the same time, he examines the ongoing Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon, […]
On April 7, Donald Trump openly threatened the destruction of Iranian civilization — only hours later, he unexpectedly announced a two-week ceasefire. What caused this sudden reversal, and why is an Iranian proposal now even being considered as a basis for a deal? Human rights lawyer and journalist Dimitri Lascaris examines the forces behind this […]
Is the Strait of Hormuz really closed or is a different reality unfolding? Investigative journalist and human rights lawyer Dimitri Lascaris reports from a civilian vessel inside the strait, documenting what is actually happening on the ground. Despite the war, numerous oil tankers and cargo ships remain visible, while Iran controls passage and sets conditions. […]
In his first report from Iran during the ongoing war, human rights lawyer and journalist Dimitri Lascaris shares his observations from Tabriz — but what he encounters challenges common expectations: no visible fighting, no panic, but a sense of normalcy that raises important questions. How is this possible in the middle of a war? And […]
In this interview with Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Chris Hedges, economist and former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis discusses the far-reaching economic consequences of the Iran war. The conversation explores rising energy prices, potential disruptions to global trade routes, and the risk of a worldwide financial crisis. Varoufakis examines structural vulnerabilities in the global economy, geopolitical […]
Written by Jeffrey Sachs To read the original text in English visit the following link: https://www.commondreams.org/opinion/how-to-end-the-iran-war ABOUT JEFFREY D. SACHS Jeffrey D. Sachs is University Professor and Director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University, where he directed the Earth Institute from 2002 until 2016. He is President of the UN Sustainable Development […]