USA and Israel launched an attack on Iran
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(Reuters) – Israel said it launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran on Saturday, pushing the Middle East into a renewed military confrontation and further dimming hopes for a diplomatic solution to Tehran’s long-running nuclear dispute with the West.
The New York Times, citing a U.S. official, reported that U.S. strikes on Iran were underway. A source told Reuters that Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was not in Tehran and had been transferred to a secure location.As always the leftist supporting the so called anti imperialists ( Iranians leaders ) . They are always supporting inter class disputes, and then, they have to hide their heads in the sands. The socialist party has never have had that kind of problems because it has never supported wars and pro capitalists leaders
Iran Attacked by the US and Israel When Peace Was Within Reach
US and Iranian negotiators met in Geneva earlier this week in what mediators described as the most serious and constructive talks in years. Oman’s foreign minister, Badr Albusaidi, spoke publicly of “unprecedented openness,” signalling that both sides were exploring creative formulations rather than repeating entrenched positions. Discussions showed flexibility on nuclear limits and sanctions relief, and mediators indicated that a principles agreement could have been reached within days, with detailed verification mechanisms to follow within months.
These were not hollow gestures. Real diplomatic capital was being spent. Iranian officials floated proposals designed to meet US political realities – including potential access to energy sectors and economic cooperation. These were gestures calibrated to allow Donald Trump to present any deal as tougher and more advantageous than the 2015 agreement he withdrew the US from in May 2018. Tehran appeared to understand the optics Washington required, even if contentious issues such as ballistic missiles and regional proxy networks remained outside the immediate framework. Then, in the middle of these talks, the bridge was shattered.
+ Trump has done the world a service. He has abandoned pretense and clarified the true nature of American power. There is no longer any need to manufacture a case for war, to make an attack seem conform to international law and treaties or to demonstrate its righteousness by acting as part of an international coalition. Now America can do what it wants to whomever it wants solely because the people who run its government want to. This has, of course, almost always been the case behind the curtain of diplomatic niceties. But Trump has ripped those curtains down and now the world is seeing American power in the raw: brazen, arrogant and mindless of the consequences, which will be borne by others and if they complain, they might be whacked, too.
Petroleum-related activities in Iran, including the use of low-grade fuel (mazut) and poor-quality gasoline, cause severe health problems, including respiratory issues, heart disease, and various cancers. In March 2026, air strikes on oil facilities caused massive fires and toxic smoke, creating immediate risks of acid rain, skin burns, and severe lung damage.
Al JazeeraKey Health Issues Due to Petroleum in Iran
Air Pollution & Chronic Disease: The combustion of mazut and poor-quality gasoline in power plants and vehicles has led to significant air pollution, particularly in large cities like Tehran and Isfahan. This causes respiratory issues, cardiovascular diseases, strokes, and impaired lung function.
Cancer Risk: Exposure to harmful substances such as benzine, methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE), and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) from petrochemical emissions is linked to increased risks of lung, stomach, and blood cancers (especially in children).Acute Hazards from Conflict: As of March 2026, airstrikes on oil depots have released large amounts of sulfur, nitrogen oxides, and hydrocarbon compounds. Authorities warned that this pollution could cause highly acidic “oil rain,” causing skin burns, severe eye irritation, and respiratory problems.
Preventive Measures: Due to high pollution levels, authorities often implement measures such as closing schools or historical sites, recommending N95 masks, and advising citizens to stay indoors.
Al JazeeraCauses of Petroleum-Related Health Issues
Use of Mazut: In response to energy crises, Iran has burned high-sulfur, low-grade fuel oil (mazut), contributing significantly to toxic smog.
Outdated Refineries & Low-Quality Fuel: The production of low-grade gasoline, sometimes utilizing petrochemical waste, adds dangerous additives to the air.
Targeting of Oil Infrastructure: Military conflicts have destroyed oil storage facilities, releasing hazardous substances directly into the air and potentially water sources.
Al JazeeraIt doesn’t look as if the various Arab states like Saudi Arabia, Kuwait et al , despite being targeted by Iran, are going to join in strikes against Iran as the American regime had intended. This particular piece seems to capture the mood of these Arab states.
https://news-pravda.com/world/2026/03/09/2140733.html
You have to wonder if Trump has seriously miscalculated. Iran is not Iraq in 2003. Apart from being much larger and more populous, the terrain is much more hostile to a ground invasion. Even though it is lacking in air defences, it seems to have no shortage of missiles and drones. It is also significant that military decision-making has become much more decentralised in Iran,
Despite its overwhelming military superiority, it is increasingly looking like the American regime is in for a severe bruising, and global capitalism is going to suffer the knock-on consequences of this war for some time. Some oil and gas production has already been halted, and it will take a while for this to be restarted even if the war were to end tomorrow
It looks like Trump and his advisers did not calculate the consequences of this war, they underestimated Iraq, and the real situation in the Middle East, and the relationship among the muslim world.
The new religious leader elected is more radical, and he has more popular support than the previous ones
They thought that some arabs countries were going to attack Iran, that is not the real situation; on the contrary, some groups are joining forces with Iran.
The US has military superiority, but is it going to be another military and economic defeat like Iraq, Vietnam, and Afghanistan
https://english.pravda.ru/world/166038-russia-china-anti-us-coalition-gulf-war/
The Second Gulf War Differs Fundamentally from 1991
In February 1991, during the first Gulf War, President George H. W. Bush urged Iraqis to “rise up and overthrow Saddam Hussein.” Members of Saddam’s inner circle betrayed him, and Iraq lost the war to the United States at the cost of more than a million lives.
Today, however, the geopolitical landscape no longer resembles 1991 — a period of weakness for Russia and China. History shows that the decisive phase of any war begins after the first strikes, when initial euphoria fades and strategic reality sets in. That reality now takes shape as a consolidated anti-American coalition led by Russia and China.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation officially classified US and Israeli actions against Iran as “armed aggression” and a “gross violation of international law.”
Beijing issued “strong condemnation,” describing the strikes as a serious breach of Iran’s sovereignty and security. Both capitals demanded an immediate halt to hostilities and a return to political and diplomatic settlement.
A significant ally also stepped forward in the form of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. Pyongyang accused Washington and Israel of “shameless gangster behavior” and hinted that it could provide advanced missile technologies — including hypersonic systems and heavy multiple rocket launchers — to help Iran restrain its adversaries.Pakistan and Syria echoed similar positions. Damascus labeled US actions a continuation of “imperialist policy.”
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) effectively endorsed the US-Israeli war against Iran on Wednesday with the passage of Resolution 2817 (2026). The text “condemns in the strongest terms” Iran’s retaliatory strikes on the Gulf states, while saying nothing about the nearly two-week-long bombardment of the country of 90 million people by American imperialism and its Israeli ally.
The resolution’s pretext is that Iran launched retaliatory strikes against seven countries—Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Jordan. But all seven host US military bases actively being used to wage the war on Iran—from the Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain, to Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, to Al Dhafra in the UAE. These states are not neutral bystanders. They are, in effect, combatants. Iranian strikes on their territories were launched in self-defence and have killed approximately 11 civilians. The US and Israel have killed over 1,300 people in Iran alone.
https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2026/03/14/zchg-m14.html
Trump is planning to launch a ground invasion in Iran
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