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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
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Outdated Refineries & Low-Quality Fuel: The production of low-grade gasoline, sometimes utilizing petrochemical waste, adds dangerous additives to the air.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 JazeeraSeveral articles from March Socialist Standard have been translated into Spanish and French, and Portuguese will be added later. Every articles on the Socialist Standard should include an image, and the size logo of the SPGB should be reduced
+ 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.
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.
The Rockefeller family has been managing their own fortunes for many decades, it is the opposite way, they can manage Epstein money, they do not need any outsider, they have their own accountants, financiers and economists . Many of the letters published from the Epstein files are based on lies . He was a very well trained snake oil salesman like Donald Trump
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
All the Vanguard parties dogmatically follow Lenin’s pamphlet titled: What is to be done ? ( The SP responded with an article titled What Not to do ) The concept became universal even though Lenin said it was only a concept temporarily applicable to Russia, and he was not planning to edit the book ( The Russian Machiavelli ). They have not read or do not care about Marx self emancipation of the working class.
The left is a real mess
Small town cinemas used to project better movies, but most of them are gone because they can not afford the price of digital movies and the new equipment needed. The traditional projectionists have lost their jobs . The movie producers are just filming movies that can produce a lot of profits, and the movie topics are empty
Capitalists are not going to replace human labor completely; human labor is the only one with the ability to produce new added value.
Automation has existed since the beginning of the capitalist society, and AI is an extension of robotics.
AI can be applied to a socialist society because the law of value of exchange is going to be eliminated
Economists ? No on this planet
In 2024, a 100% tariff was imposed on Chinese electric cars, batteries, and solar panels, and it was imposed by Joe Biden.
There is a 25% on europeans trucks
The USA has been imposing tariffs since 1789. The Democratic leaders are making a big deals on Trump tariff, but they have also done the same thing.
Most countries in Latin America, as soon as you arrive at the airport, ask you to pay tariffs ( aranceles ) for certain commodities, and you never know who gets the money
Ronald Reagan advocated for free trade, but he imposed tariffs on certain Japanese commodities that were competing with the US producers.
Trump and Biden signed a free trade agreement with Mexico and Canada, and both imposed tariffs on Mexican and Canadian commodities, like lumber and steel
US farmers have received federal subsidies since 1933, and they have always employed Mexican labor; it is not a new issue
If workers do not go back to the real working class history, they can be cheated by any member of the capitalist class
Manufactúring industries are not coming back to the US. If they do, if they come up with some comeback, they are going to use robots to produce commodities, and it is known that only human beings can produce surplus value, and capitalists can not eliminate human beings .completely
The left is a real mess. They think that marching on the streets, wars, taxation, and tariffs are going to be eliminated, and they are always saying that wars are paid by the working class, they have never made a campaign to eliminate the profit system
