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Economist Jeffrey Sachs: U.S.-Israeli "War of Choice," Assault on U.N. Charter Could Lead to WWIII
Jeffrey Sachs argues that current U.S.-Israeli actions against Iran constitute a 'war of blatant aggression' and a 'war of choice' that flagrantly violates the UN Charter, pushing the world towards a potential World War III and economic calamity.
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"State of Siege": Iran Protest Death Toll Rises to 2,000 After U.S. Sanctions Spawn Economic Crisis
US sanctions have intensified Iran's economic crisis, fueling widespread anti-government protests where the death toll has reportedly reached 2,000, while direct US military intervention is deemed impractical.
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