(2026-04-22). Trump says there is 'no time frame' for ending war with Iran. ecns.cn President Donald Trump said Wednesday there is"no time frame"for ending the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.Commander of Irans Islamic Revolution Guard Corps Ahmad Vahidi and his deputies had rejected much of what Irans own negotiators had discussed during the first round of U.
(2026-04-23). Iran laughs, Trump makes desperate plan as oil prices skyrocket in US: Real cause of longer truce. hindustantimes.com As Iran keeps dodging U.S. pressure and hinting at closing Hormuz, American fuel prices keep climbing. Trump quietly extends the ceasefire, weighs a longer Jones Act waiver, and braces for midterm backlash while insisting the blockade on Iranian ports will continue. Can he contain both Iran and voter anger at once?
(2026-04-23). How Does One Exterminate an Entire Civilization? orinocotribune.com On April 7, on his Truth social media network, President Trump issued the following threat to Iran: "A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again." | What is terrifying is not only the intention of a president of a nuclear power to prepare for the extermination of an entire civilization but also the silence and morbid curiosity with which this monstrous statement has been received by the dominant "public opinion" across the world. | Few were horrified by the public and official threat to kill millions of people—children, adults, and the elderly—and to devastate their culture,…
(2026-04-23). Is Iran 'collapsing financially'? Trump claims USA's Hormuz blockade is costing Tehran $500 mn a day. hindustantimes.com Donald Trump claims Iran is "collapsing financially" as Washington ramps up economic and military pressure despite extending the ceasefire. With tensions centered around the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. has deployed advanced surveillance systems like GARC drones to monitor Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Tehran, however, rejects the narrative, insisting it will not bow to sanctions or blockade pressure. Is this maximum pressure working—or pushing the region closer to escalation?
(2026-04-23). U.S. billionaires buy power, Cuba's people build it. cpusa.org 
There's a word that gets thrown around a lot in the U.S. — democracy. The ruling class loves to wrap itself in it, especially when it's time to attack anyone who refuses to bow to Wall Street, including working-class people here at home. But lately, the target is Cuba again. | With Cuba, the Trump regime is tightening the screws, escalating the decades-long blockade, and ramping up the corporate smear machine. Their message is always the same lie: "Cuba is a dictatorship. We are the beacon of freedom." | But let's think for a moment on our democracy in the U.S. Who actually rules? Who decides what happen…
(2026-04-23). Donald Trump's exploited States of America. mronline.org 
Tariffs, kidnappings, blockades, bombings, and constant threats of escalation mark U.S. President Donald Trump's second term. The reason for the aggression: the U.S. must free itself from exploitation by other countries. According to Trump, the others are enriching themselves at the expense of the U.S. market, NATO partners are leaving the U.S. to shoulder the …
(2026-04-22). InsightsÔΩúTrump's speech of 'wiping out Iran's civilization' refuted by Malaysian scholar. ecns.cn At least 56 historical and cultural heritage sites in Iran have been severely damaged in the war waged by the U.S. and Israel, according to reports. Among them, the "Hall of Mirrors" at the Golestan Palace in Tehran was notably devastated, with repairs expected to take at least 15 years. Earlier, U.S. President Donald Trump had threatened to "wipe out Iran's civilization."
(2026-04-22). Trump not viewing Iran's ships seizure near Hormuz Strait as breach of ceasefire: White House. ecns.cn The IRGC also targeted a Greek-owned ship named Euphoria on Wednesday, a third"violating ship"attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, which is now stranded on Irans shores, the Iranian semi-official Fars news agency reported.
(2026-04-23). Pope Leo vs US President Donald Trump. ummid.com Pope Leo's sharp criticism of war, sectarian manipulation and the political misuse of religion has cast fresh attention on the narratives shaping the US-Israel confrontation with Iran.
(2026-04-23). US Imperialism Enters a New Stage. orinocotribune.com By Steve Ellner — Apr 21, 2026 | Donald Trump's rhetoric and actions against Iran, Venezuela and Cuba over the last year have few parallels in modern history. They have to be seen as marking a new stage. As such they call for a reevaluation of analysis and strategy on the part of the Left. | Trump's repeated threat to bomb Iran "back to the Stone Ages where they belong" is unmatched by the rhetoric of even the most notorious and brutal heads of state over the recent past. Decapitating the entire leadership of a country to compel total submission, as Washington and Tel Aviv have done in Iran, is also a novelt…
(2026-04-23). Nausicaa Renner: Party and Class. newleftreview.org Nausicaa Renner on Paul Heideman, Rogue Elephant. Hollowed-out parties and capitalist sectoralization said to underlie the Trumpian capture of the GOP.
(2026-04-23). Trump celebrates the release of suspected AI prisoners. thecanary.co 
Donald Trump's grip on reality seems to be increasingly weak. The latest example of this is him celebrating the release of eight prisoners. And the reason it's worrying is because there's good reason to suspect that most of these women were AI generated images: Trump seems to be inventing fake concessions given to him by […] | By
(2026-04-23). Betting on War: Mysterious Traders Make Millions on Well-Timed Bets Tied to Trump's War on Iran. democracynow.org 
The rise of online prediction markets has allowed people to bet on virtually any news event. For a small group of traders, the war with Iran has been a windfall. A number of lucrative, well-timed bets related to the war totaling over $1 billion have raised alarm over people connected to the Trump administration possibly using inside information to profit. | Amanda Fischer, policy director and chief operating officer for Better Markets, says it's unclear how closely regulators are watching these online betting markets. The president's son Donald Trump Jr. is also an adviser to the two leading predictio…
(2026-04-23). Tomgram: Alfred McCoy, Military Disasters and the End of Empire. warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. My life began in wartime — World War II — and, if Donald Trump has anything to say about it, will evidently end in war, too. The president who, as advertised, didn't go to war in his first …
(2026-04-23). Trump always backs down: What is behind ceasefire extension? en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) — Trump treats foreign policy as theater. But when the curtain rises on real costs, the bluff collapses. Iran knows the script very well.
(2026-04-23). US Navy Secretary Phelan fired, say sources. geo.tv 
US Secretary of the Navy John Phelan speaks, after President Donald Trump announced the Navy's "Golden Fleet", at Mar-a-lago in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 22, 2025. — ReutersPhelan clashed with Hegseth, other military leaders.Hegseth has fired top officials from across the…
(2026-04-23). Trump Justice Department indicts Southern Poverty Law Center in frame-up to aid fascist groups. wsws.org The indictment does not expose a fraud against donors but the Trump administration's effort to criminalize the monitoring of fascist organizations and rehabilitate the white supremacists the SPLC exposed.
(2026-04-23). Trump Officials Built an AI Tool To Turbocharge Deregulation. portside.org Trump Officials Built an AI Tool To Turbocharge Deregulation |
(2026-04-23). Peru: Flash Point in US-China Rivalry. fpif.org The Trump Doctrine in the Americas has prioritized addressing China's expanding regional influence. Over the last decade, Chinese investment in Chinese investment in South America has centered around several key natural resources, including lithium, a key ingredient in the rechargeable batteries…
(2026-04-23). U.S. Expands "Economic Fury" Sanctions on Iran as Trump Declares Ceasefire. progressivehub.net SHARON ZHANG | TRUTHOUT…
(2026-04-23). Susan Watkins: Trump Abroad. newleftreview.org In which direction is America heading, amid the strategic cacophony of Trump's second term—counter-revolution in the Caribbean, onslaught on Iran, somersaults on China? Analysis of the political logics at stake as the US ratchets up from covert to overt assassinations; from wars of attrition to wars of overthrow.
(2026-04-23). Rohana Kuddus: Prabowo's Year One. newleftreview.org A critical-analytical portrait of Southeast Asia's answer to Trump, as the Indonesian President—formerly the Suharto dictatorship's crown prince and chief butcher in East Timor—re-centralizes power in the archipelago, strengthening the Army's place within the civil administration.
(2026-04-23). Trump says 'no time frame' for ending war, Iran opposes maritime blockades. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said there is "no time frame" for ending the war with Iran, while Iran's parliamentary speaker insisted that a full ceasefire depends on the lifting of maritime blockades.
(2026-04-23). Trump Shares Post Calling for the Killing of Iranian Leaders Who Won't Accept US Demands. news.antiwar.com President Trump on Thursday shared a post calling for the killing of Iranian leaders who won't accept US demands, ramping up his threats against the country amid a very fragile ceasefire.
(2026-04-23). What Is May Day Strong, the 'No Work, No School, No Shopping' Protests Against Trump? portside.org What Is May Day Strong, the 'No Work, No School, No Shopping' Protests Against Trump? |
(2026-04-23). Federal Marijuana Rescheduling Announced By Department Of Justice, Months After Trump Executive Order. progressivehub.net TOM ANGELL | MARIJUANA MOMENT…
(2026-04-23). Trump's Vision for the Homeless Is Already Here. progressivehub.net RACHEL LITCHMAN | THE PROGRESSIVE…
(2026-04-23). How Hawkish Democrats, from Schumer to Harris, Paved the Way for War with Iran: Stephen Zunes. democracynow.org 
The Senate on Wednesday rejected another bid to rein in President Donald Trump's ability to use further military force against Iran, marking the fifth failed attempt by Democrats to curb Trump's war powers since the start of the conflict in late February. The resolution was defeated in a vote of 46 to 51, with Democrat John Fetterman and Republican Rand Paul the sole dissenters in each caucus. The administration is facing a deadline of May 1 before it must seek explicit authorization from Congress for military force under the War Powers Act. | While Democrats have opposed Trump's military action…
(2026-04-23). Despite Trump's threats, a US-Cuba deal is taking shape. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-04-22). Trump envoy proposes replacing Iran with Italy in the 2026 World Cup. thecanary.co 
The Financial Times, citing international media reports, has revealed that Paolo Zamboli, an envoy linked to US President Donald Trump's administration, has put forward a proposal to FIFA to replace the Iranian national team with the Italian national team in the 2026 World Cup finals. According to the newspaper, the proposal was made during informal […] | By
(2026-04-22). Headlines for April 22, 2026. democracynow.org Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire But Maintains Blockade as Iran Seizes Ships in Strait of Hormuz, Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Frays as Hezbollah Fires on Israeli Forces, Israeli Army Reservist Kills Two Palestinians in West Bank Settler Attack, NYT: Two Senior Hamas Officials Say Group Could Give Up Some Weapons Belonging to Police Force, Justice Department Indicts Southern Poverty Law Center on Federal Fraud Charges, CIA Agents Among U.S. Officials Killed in Mexico Car Crash, Prompting Probe into Covert Operations, Indigenous Communities and Environmental Activists Vow to Fight Mexican President Sheinbaum's Rever…
(2026-04-22). In last-minute reversal, Trump extends ceasefire with Iran. wsws.org Iranian officials said they would not return to talks until the US ended its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, while warning that Trump may be preparing a second sneak attack on their country.
(2026-04-22). Iran war reflects the false promise of US 'energy dominance'. scmp.com In the spring of 2026, amid a fragile ceasefire in the Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump continues to insist that the United States is untouched by disruptions in the Persian Gulf. "We don't use it", he has claimed, echoing years of "energy dominance" rhetoric. | The numbers tell a different story. The United States remains a net importer of crude oil. Its refineries are engineered for the medium sour barrels that flow through the Hormuz Strait. And the global price shock triggered by the…
(2026-04-22). Trump again claims to hold talks with Iran in coming days. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) — In continuation of his contradictory statements, US President Donald Trump again claimed the second round of talks with Iran may be held this Friday.
(2026-04-22). Trump Admin Sued for Approving First BP Project in Gulf Since 2010 Disaster. truthout.org Environmental groups are suing the Trump administration over its approval of the first British Petroleum drilling project in the Gulf of Mexico since the Deepwater Horizon disaster, which occurred 16 years ago this week. The Habitat Recovery Project, Healthy Gulf, Turtle Island Restoration Network, Sierra Club and Center for Biological Diversity are plaintiffs in the case against the U.S. |
(2026-04-22). America First Fed? Trump nominee Kevin Warsh signals 'monetary sovereignty' push: analysts. scmp.com US Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh's policy vision — outlined during his Senate confirmation hearing — signals an extension of "America First" into monetary policy, Chinese analysts said. | "Warsh's policy proposals … mark a shift from acting as a 'global central bank' supplying unlimited liquidity worldwide to a new approach focused on tightly controlling the overall monetary spigot, prioritising domestic productivity and emphasising monetary sovereignty," analysts at China…
(2026-04-22). US Bombs Somalia for 57th Time This Year. news.antiwar.com US Africa Command said in a press release on Tuesday that its forces launched an airstrike in Somalia on April 20, as the Trump administration continues a record-shattering bombing campaign in the country with virtually no US media coverage. AFRICOM said the strike targeted the ISIS affiliate in Somalia's northeastern Puntland region and that it …
(2026-04-22). Pedro Sanchez: Rise of a European Restrainer. fpif.org Restrainers in the West have found themselves homeless. President Donald Trump's catastrophic decision to launch a war against Iran has displaced the