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‘Israeli Op Against JD’ – Inside Smear Campaign Targeting Vance Over Iran War Diplomacy
By Palestine Chronicle Staff US officials suspect Israeli efforts to undermine Vance as tensions grow over Iran war strategy and diplomacy trajectory. Key Takeaways US officials suspect Israeli-linked efforts to discredit Vance amid Iran […]
The Hormuz Knot: Why Forcing the Strait Open Has Become Impossible for Trump
By Reda Zeidan Between the threat of sea mines and what Tehran calls “smart sovereignty,” Iran is imposing a new reality in the Strait of Hormuz. How is this being done—and what price could Washington […]
Torture and Physical Abuse of Children in Gaza Declared War Crimes
By Thalif Deen There are 21,000 ‘Karims’ who have been killed in the most brutal ways, Baroud said. “Tens of thousands more have been wounded, maimed, or remain lifeless under the rubble of a fully […]
Beyond the Battlefield: New FloodGate Podcast Examines the War on Iran
By Palestine Chronicle Staff New FloodGate episode explores Iran war escalation, energy disruption, and implications for US power and Israeli strategy globally. The latest episode of The FloodGate, the podcast of the Palestine Chronicle, […]
‘A Simple Cease-Fire Isn’t Enough’ — UAE Publicly Calls for Decisive Outcome in Iran War
By Palestine Chronicle Staff UAE openly rejects a ceasefire and calls for a decisive war outcome, aligning with continued pressure against Iran’s capabilities. UAE Position Emerges As the Trump administration appears to be seeking […]
From Gaza to Minab, the Same Story — Children Paying the Price of War
By Ramzy Baroud International law, once seen as a shield, has become little more than a point of departure for conversations about its ineffectiveness and hypocrisy. Those who had the misfortune of growing up […]
The End of Negotiation – How the US Became an International Serial Killer
By Medea Benjamin and Nicolas J.S. Davies The assassination of Ali Larijani is a blow to the already fraught chances for a negotiated peace between Iran and the United States and Israel. For decades, the […]
In New Interview, Ramzy Baroud on ‘Before the Flood’, Memory, Palestinian Resistance
By Palestine Chronicle Staff A new interview explores Ramzy Baroud’s memoir, tracing Gaza’s history through one family’s enduring experience of displacement and resistance. A new interview featuring Ramzy Baroud offers insight into his latest […]
PROFILE: The Hawks of Tehran Are Back – Who Is Mohammad Baqer Zolghadr?
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Iran appoints IRGC veteran Zolghadr as security chief, signaling consolidation of hardline power following assassinations and escalating regional war. Who Is Zolghadr? Mohammad Baqer Zolghadr is not a temporary appointment […]
‘Blowing Things Up’: How Trump Was Fed a Fake Victory in the Iran War – Analysis
By Palestine Chronicle Editors NBC reveals Trump’s war narrative is shaped by curated strike videos, raising concerns over filtered intelligence and distorted battlefield perception. The News: What Did NBC Reveal? A new report by NBC […]
Yes, Iran is Playing Chess — But Only After Rewriting the Rules of the Game
By Ramzy Baroud Some may argue that Iran is not merely playing chess, but rewriting its rules. That, perhaps, is the most unsettling realization of all. The origins of chess are contested, but few […]
From Palestine to Iran: What Arab and Muslim Silence Really Reveals
By Ramzy Baroud Why Arab regimes failed Palestine—and why asking the question obscures deeper structures of power, complicity, and regional political alignment. I have always found it interesting, and at times revealing, when seasoned […]
Outlasting the Superpower: The Reasons Why Iran is Beating uhe US and Israel
By Robert Inlakesh This war destroys the US military’s power projection, cripples its role in West Asia, demonstrates it is a liability to allies, while representing a victory for its two top enemies, Russia and […]
War Against International Law: The Legal Case Against US-Israeli Strikes on Iran
By Dan Steinbock As the US-Israeli strikes against Iran violate the foundations of international law, the economic and human costs will soar. After three weeks of effective war, the hostilities have caused severe regional spillovers, […]
America’s Proxy War Expands: The Strait of Hormuz and Israel’s Hidden Agenda
By Jamal Kanj In fact, the trajectory reflects a policy crafted to serve Israel’s agenda, promoted by Israel-first Americans and by messianic Zionist Christians. The new Israeli attack on the South Pars gas field is […]
Talks, Then Bombs: Is Washington Rehearsing the Same Trap on Iran?
By Ramzy Baroud & Romana Rubeo Trump’s record suggests a different interpretation—one in which diplomatic language serves as a tactical cover rather than a strategic shift. US President Donald Trump did not invent the phrase […]
Dagger in Hand: Netanyahu Turns on Mossad as His Iran War Unravels – Analysis
By Palestine Chronicle Editors Netanyahu blames Mossad for Iran failures, exposing a war built on illusion, miscalculation, and a familiar pattern of deflection. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is known for blaming others for his […]
This Is How We Know the Iran War Is Failing — And Not for Military Reasons
By Ramzy Baroud Western and Arab allies reject joining the war on Iran not from principle, but from a clear expectation of failure. Speaking on Sunday, March 22, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called […]
From Goal to Outcome: The Strategy Collapses before It Even Begins
By Shaher al-Shaher Today’s war is not merely aimed at toppling the political system in Iran, but at bringing an end to the Middle East as we know it. Washington seeks to control the world’s […]
The Self-Undoing of Israel: Has Zionism Crossed the Point of No Return?
By Ramzy Baroud Is Israel’s trajectory toward isolation and collapse self-inflicted, and has Zionism reached the point of no return? Every war led by Benjamin Netanyahu is framed not as policy, but as fate. […]
Six Conditions to End the War: Iran Defines Endgame in Unprecedented Shift
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Iran outlines six conditions to end the war, asserting military dominance and rejecting ceasefire without structural regional changes. War Enters New Phase As more of Iran’s missile capabilities, operational endurance, […]
Iran ‘Gone Wild’ in Dimona: Is Tehran Using Israel-US Madman Doctrine?
By Ramzy Baroud & Romana Rubeo Iran struck Dimona on March 21 after Natanz, signaling a doctrine of escalation that mirrors Israel’s own strategic logic. Many locations in the Israeli town of Dimona were set […]
EXPLAINER: What Does ‘Diya’ Mean in Iran’s Response to Aggression?
By Palestine Chronicle Editors Misreading “diya” distorts Iran’s message, obscuring a deeper moral framework guiding its response, rhetoric, and future posture. Key Takeaways Iran’s leadership often draws on layered religious and civilizational language that cannot […]
The Limits of ‘Decapitation’ Strategy: Why assassinations Do Not Bring Down Iranian State
By Hassan Lafi Removing one leader does not lead to the collapse of the system, and even assassinating multiple leaders does not result in the collapse of the state. Why? The assassination of Supreme Leader […]
Shock and Awe by Iran Boomerangs on Netanyahu and Trump’s Unprovoked War
By Iqbal Jassat What is clear is that Netanyahu has landed Trump in a quagmire. A dangerous place indeed: like the muddy shoreline of a pond, will Trump be able to climb out? The ‘Shock […]
After Two Years of Genocidal War, Gaza Residents Insist on Reviving Eid Rituals
By Shaimaa Eid Despite the hardship, the smell of cakes brings back a sense of joy lost over the past two years and reminds people of their lives before the war. In the Al-Mawasi area, […]
Not Just Netanyahu’s War: The Arab Factor They Don’t Want You to Know
By Palestine Chronicle Editors Arab governments decry Iran’s retaliation while enabling the US-Israeli strategy, exposing contradictions between claimed neutrality and material complicity. Are the Arabs innocent? The question is uncomfortable, but it cannot be avoided. […]
Rethink on Freebie Trips to Apartheid Israel by SA Journalists Sponsored by Zionist Lobbyists
By Iqbal Jassat These sponsored trips are a long-standing point of debate in journalism ethics globally and in SA, amid ICJ genocide proceedings and Gaza coverage. The controversy surrounding non-disclosures by South African journalists who […]
‘Grave Miscalculation’ — Oman Points to the Hidden Driver of America’s War on Iran
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Oman’s foreign minister warns the US has lost strategic control, drawn into Israel’s war, calling for an urgent return to diplomacy. Key Takeaways Oman says US-Israeli strikes derailed advanced nuclear […]
Laundry Fire? Why the USS Gerald R. Ford’s Withdrawal Deserves Scrutiny – Analysis
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The USS Gerald R. Ford’s withdrawal exposes gaps in Washington’s narrative and raises deeper questions about concealed losses. Key Takeaways Washington attributes the withdrawal to a non-combat fire, but the […]

