Iran

Like other conflicts in the Middle East, Iran’s troubled relations with the US and Israel — and with Iranian Kurds — have their roots in imperialism, writes Sarah Glynn.

Nasrin Parvaz discusses the fallout of the recent US-Israeli war on Iran and the Islamic regime’s response.

Araz Bağban — In their desire to push back imperialism, some leftists ignore everything else, including the right of 90 million Iranians to determine their own destiny.

Gilbert Achcar — US imperialism is far from dead. Instead, what we have is a mutation of US imperialism, which began not with Trump, but with Biden and the war in Gaza.

Gilbert Achcar — Despite all the evidence to the contrary, too many commentators continue to portray Trump as eager for a peaceful settlement to the war in Gaza.

Frieda Afary — Iranian citizens have been traumatised not only by Israel"s bombings and damage but also by the Iranian regime’s increased repression after the ceasefire.

Drawing attention to the dangers facing Rojhilat Kurdistan, the KNK has announced it is working to form a common platform among political parties and institutions in the region.

The workers of Iran have never benefited and will not benefit from war, militarization or policies of domination and exploitation.

A collection of statements opposing Israel’s military strikes on Iran released by various socialist organisations.

Statements by the Kurdistan Democratic Communities Union and the Kurdistan Free Life Party (Iranian/Eastern Kurdistan).

Sushovan Dhar — As Israel’s war continues to inflict suffering on Gaza, Arab monarchies busied themselves with welcoming Trump and signing multimillion-dollar trade agreements.

Adam Hanieh explores the need to foreground value transfers in understanding imperialism, Israel’s role in global fossil capitalism and the rising influence of the Gulf states.