Speaking to the enemy: what to expect from US-Iran negotiations | UpFront

As the US and Iran begin direct talks in Pakistan aimed at ending the war, serious questions remain over whether peace is truly within reach. Iran’s 10-point proposal has put major substantive issues on the table, many of which could prove difficult to resolve. But with the alternative being a wide…

Death by hanging: Israel law sparks global alarm | UpFront

A controversial new law passed in Israel is drawing sharp international criticism, with rights groups warning it could deepen apartheid and fast-track executions of Palestinian detainees. The law introduces the death penalty by hanging for certain acts defined as “terrorism,” raising concerns abou…

Does Israel want to make Lebanon and Iran the next Gaza? | UpFront

US President Donald Trump says the war on Iran is nearing an end, but threatens to escalate its bombing campaign and send Iran “back to the Stone Ages”. Meanwhile, Israel continues its attacks in Iran and its ground invasion of southern Lebanon. With civilian casualties mounting and the targeted de…

War on Iran: 'It's going to have multi-generational impacts'

The US-Israeli war with Iran has left a devastating humanitarian impact that could last for years. The bombing of energy infrastructure, fuel depots, and oil tankers has not only shocked the global economy, but polluted air, soil, food and waterways with toxic chemicals. In response to escalating a…

Richard Wolff on Iran war and its implications on the global economy | UpFront

The United States-Israeli war on Iran has carried on for weeks, with devastating consequences for the region and ripple effects across the global economy. As strikes hit key energy infrastructure, oil markets are being shaken - driving concerns far beyond the immediate conflict. So as the war esca…

Jeremy Corbyn: Is Britain being pulled into a US war?| UpFront

As the United States continues its war on Iran, pressure is mounting on Britain to decide how far it will go in supporting Washington. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has signalled that United Kingdom military bases could be used by US forces, raising concerns that Britain may be drawn deeper into the…

Robert Malley on war in Iran: “Donald Trump is nervous” | UpFront

The war on Iran enters another week, with Israel, the US, and Iran striking key energy infrastructure, raising questions about global supply. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump says the US had no prior knowledge of Israel’s attack on the South Pars gasfield, though that claim is being questioned. …

War on Iran: US evangelicals, Israeli Zionists cite holy war | UpFront

The United States and Israel have often portrayed themselves as secular democracies fighting against a theocratic Islamic regime in Iran. But as the war against Iran continues to escalate, US leaders have spoken of a biblical duty to defend Israel, military commanders have referenced divine destiny…

John Mearsheimer: “We’re not going to win this war with Iran” | UpFront

The United States has once again found itself drawn into a major conflict in the Middle East, this time with Iran. But a key question is now being debated: who pushed Washington into this conflict? Israel has played a central role in encouraging a confrontation with Tehran, warning that Iran pose…

War against Iran: How far will it go? | UpFront

This past week, the United States and Israel launched a war on Iran under the banner of regime change. But as the war escalates and with Iran firing missiles at US bases across the region and at Israel - questions are mounting over how far this conflict could spiral. This week on UpFront Redi Tlha…