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Orientalism — What Edward Said can teach us about the US-Israeli war against Iran

Post author:Tchanguize Mahmoodzadeh
Post published:6 June 2026
Post last modified:7 June 2026

The illegal US-Israeli war on Iran can, of course, be discussed in terms of imperialism, colonialism, and capitalism. But there is a more specific and often overlooked dimension to the conflict. It connects to the ideas of the prominent Palestinian thinker Edward Said and his theory of Orientalism Since the war began on February 28, US President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed victory and insisted that Washington has reached its goals. In reality, the war for Trump has become a quagmire, shaped by a series of miscalculations by him and his advisors. Large-scale military attacks, heavy sanctions, and political threats did…

Far-right ‘Advance’ implodes in war between leader and COO

Post author:Skwawkbox
Post published:6 June 2026
Post last modified:7 June 2026

The proto-fascist ‘Advance UK’ party appears to be imploding after warring emails from the group’s leader and chief operating officer (COO) to members. The war has been triggered by party leader Ben Habib’s plan to de-register the party. COO Tim Power wrote to members denouncing Habib’s attempt to disband Advance and merge it into far-right umbrella group GBPAC (Great British Political Action Committee). Habib has said that the UK extreme right field is too “crowded” because of Nigel Farage’s Reform UK and Rupert Lowe’s Restore Britain. But Power told members he had stepped in and cancelled a member ballot about the…

The Naksa of 1967: “Israel’s” war of dispossession and occupation

Post author:Charlie Jaay
Post published:5 June 2026
Post last modified:7 June 2026

During the Naksa, meaning “setback” in Arabic, “Israel” changed the lives of all Palestinians — entrenching them in a system of military control and apartheid that remains today. This war, fought in 1967, brought Palestinians displacement, occupation and loss, expanded on a scale not seen since the Nakba of 1948, when the Jewish state was formed. During the Six Day War — or Naksa — 300,000 Palestinians were forcibly displaced by ‘Israel’ It began on 5 June, when “Israel” launched surprise attacks against Egypt and quickly entered a conflict involving Jordan and Syria. By the time the fighting ended, six days…

Polanski call for investigation of alleged Brit war criminals has upset Israel apologists

Post author:Joe Glenton
Post published:5 June 2026
Post last modified:7 June 2026

Green Party Leader Zack Polanski is under fire for calling for potential British-Israeli dual national war criminals to be investigated. The Jewish News platformed commentators who conflated criticism of the state of Israel with antisemitism over Polanski’s signing of a Declassified UK letter calling for basic accountability. Polanski, who is Jewish, signed the 26 May letter. Declassified and the International Centre of Justice for Palestinians are running a campaign to force police to investigate Brits who served in the Israeli military during the genocide. You can read the Canary’s report here. The campaign letter reads: We, the undersigned, are politicians, lawyers, campaigners,…

Legacy media platforms ex-military figures without disclosing war industry links

Post author:Joe Glenton
Post published:5 June 2026
Post last modified:7 June 2026

British legacy media insist on platforming ex-military ‘experts’ without mentioning their war industry side-hustles — an issue the Canary has pointed out repeatedly. A deep-dive investigation has now revealed just how widespread the issue really is. In April 2026, the Canary reported that former Labour MP and ex-NATO chief Lord Robertson was platformed to talk about war spending without his long-standing links to the military industry being disclosed. You can read about here and here. NGO Action on Armed Violence (AOAV) on 3 June that an analysis of media reports between 2015 and May 2026: NGO Action on Armed Violence (AOAV)…

Historian rebukes Sky News on ‘shameful complicity in war crimes’ over Lebanon coverage

Post author:The Canary
Post published:2 June 2026
Post last modified:8 June 2026

British historian William Dalrymple has sharply rebuked Sky News, accusing the outlet of “shameful complicity in war crimes” after it characterized Israel’s war on Lebanon as “taking a much tougher stance” rather than the “ethnic cleansing of one quarter of a neighbouring state.” In what lexicon is ethnically cleansing one quarter of a neighbouring state “taking a much tougher stance”. Shameful complicity in war crimes by @SkyNews @adamparsons https://t.co/Tuh0WoEBfm — William Dalrymple (@DalrympleWill) June 1, 2026 Adam Parsons, the Sky News correspondent, had used the words “taking a much tougher stance,” and tried to argue with Dalrymple and defend US/Israeli war…

Westminster won’t admit Scotland’s involvement in illegal Iran war

Post author:Cameron Baillie
Post published:29 May 2026
Post last modified:8 June 2026

Westminster is making Scotland complicit in Trump’s illegal, Zionist-led war on Iran. That is: concretely, materially and operationally complicit, via a publicly owned airport in South Ayrshire. Scotland’s Government claims it cannot legally close Prestwick to US Air Forces without Westminster, but the UK Government will not publicly account for its decisions. Westminster — An obfuscated Labour letter In early March, Scotland’s External Affairs Secretary Angus Robertson wrote to Darren Jones, Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister, seeking urgent reassurance. The Scottish Government-owned airport, Robertson noted, was “not provided information about the purpose or mission of the aircraft using their facilities.” He…

Scotland’s airport is complicit in illegal US-Zionist war on Iran

Post author:Cameron Baillie
Post published:29 May 2026
Post last modified:8 June 2026

Scotland is apparently complicit in Trump’s illegal, Zionist-led war on Iran. That is: concretely, materially and operationally complicit, via a publicly owned airport in South Ayrshire. Scotland — flights implicated in war crimes The National‘s analysis of flight tracking records reveals that US military aircraft departed Glasgow Prestwick Airport at least eight times in May 18–25. These seven days preceded Monday’s renewed strikes on Iran. Among aircraft identified were the C-17 Globemaster and the Lockheed C-130T Hercules. Both are heavy military transport planes, flying onwards to staging posts including Naval Air Station Sigonella in Sicily. The Sicilian bas is a key hub…

Cost of Iran war forces US military to cut training budgets at home

Post author:Joe Glenton
Post published:28 May 2026
Post last modified:8 June 2026

The cost of the unprovoked US war on Iran is limiting routine training and maintenance at home. The military’s usual practice flights, training exercises, and the upkeep of equipment have all been affected as the American empire strains under the demands of the failing war. CNN reported: The Navy’s top officer, Adm. Daryl Caudle, told House Armed Services Committee lawmakers earlier this month that his 2026 budget “didn’t bake in [Operation] Epic Fury” and that the Navy faces impacts on “routine operations” as a result. That includes having to limit training exercises, flight training hours and training for new recruits, he…

Ireland coach describes Israel match as a ‘war to be won’

Post author:Alaa Shamali
Post published:28 May 2026
Post last modified:8 June 2026

The Republic of Ireland’s national football team coach, Icelandic Heimir Hallgrímsson has described the upcoming matches against Israel in the UEFA Nations League as a ‘war to be won,’ amidst mounting political and public pressure in Ireland to boycott the Israeli team due to the war in Gaza. Israel match a war to be won The Irish Times reported that Hallgrímsson emphasized during a press conference before the friendly match against Qatar that “the best response is to win this match, to win this war against Israel on the pitch,” arguing that the Irish players are facing unfair criticism for playing…

The War On Drugs

Post author:Alf
Post published:24 May 2026
Post last modified:8 June 2026

The War On Dugs

Post author:Alf
Post published:24 May 2026
Post last modified:8 June 2026

UK government throws another £65m at war satellite upgrade

Post author:Joe Glenton
Post published:23 May 2026
Post last modified:8 June 2026

The UK has earmarked £65m to upgrade Skynet (actual name), a war satellite system once used to fly drones over Afghanistan. The system contains software run by yet another global military firm with interests in AI war systems. That is the second one this week. A government press release once again conflated business and public safety with lucrative defence interests: Vital emergency services, military operations and British businesses will be better protected through a new system to protect UK satellites and the services they provide from space. Adding: 20% of UK economy reliant on satellite services which are essential for military…

Most Democrats now oppose US aid to Israel and war on Iran

Post author:Ed Sykes
Post published:22 May 2026
Post last modified:8 June 2026

Israel’s genocide in Gaza and US-led war on Iran is pushing Democratic voters to increasingly oppose the sacred economic and military aid pact between Washington and Israel. Democratic voters change tack Results from a New York Times 2026 Siena poll shows that on the question of economic and military support to Israel: 68% of Democratic voters stood in opposition 25% of Democratic voters support the supply of aid 7% were ambivalent The poll also addressed the thorny question of Democratic party support for Trump’s unilateral decision to invade Iran. Polling data suggests that: 93% believed it was the wrong decision 5%…