Julio Huato

Iraq has some of the world’s largest oil reserves but the money it earns doesn’t fully flow through Baghdad. Instead, a system set up after the US invasion in 2003 still gives Washington lasting leverage over Iraq's oil revenues. Al Jazeera’s Osama bin Javaid explains.

Rep. Greg Meeks tells me he hasn’t decided whether to force a vote on his war powers resolution this week or in mid-April. He also confirmed my reporting that his whip efforts have gotten most Dem defectors on board, with just one member whose vote is uncertain.

⚡️🚨U.S. Secretary of Defense Hegseth declares victory : "Never in history has a country been defeated as Iran has... We wiped it off the face of the earth, and then it was defeated

Fake news. Iran has no plans to negotiate with the Trump regime.

Leftists hype up the cuban embargo so much i legit thought it was a full on blockade but nooo its just a normal boring embargo

Here's the best case scenario for this war: - The Iranian regime capitulates - It is replaced by a transition Government, as the country prepares for its first election since 1952 - The U.S. gets more control of the Strait of Hormuz, giving it an edge over China in the AI race (i.e. energy race) - Iran goes back to its secular roots with a blossoming economy, normalizing relations with Israel - Hezbollah gives up its weapons, and Israel pulls out of Lebanon - Lebanon goes through a period of rapid economic growth as it gradually normalizes relations with Israel - Syria's President succesfuly unifies the country, and begins rebuilding as Israel pulls out of remaining territory - The Houthis move away from Iran and begin normalizing relations with neighboring Gulf nations - Hamas give up their weapons, and we finally start seeing progress towards a two-state solution I know this is a pipe dream, but hey, let's be optimistic for once