Former U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to cut American support to Iraq if Nouri al-Maliki...

It is worth noting that Washington had already abandoned Maliki’s government in 2014, failing to honor the Strategic Framework Agreement at a time when ISIS was overrunning large parts of the country.

Observers believe that what is happening today does not target Maliki as an individual alone, but rather strikes at the independence of Iraqi decision-making and national sovereignty, warning that targeting Maliki now could open the door to targeting any Iraqi leadership in the future.

Will the Iraqi decision once again be subjected to American threats and promises?

U.S. Senator calls for street war in Iran

Republican Senator Ted Cruz has urged the U.S. government to arm protesters in Iran, arguing that toppling the ruling system would make the United States safer.

Cruz claimed that the Iranian people are capable of overthrowing the ruling Ayatollah, who routinely chants anti-American slogans, and that supporting protesters could enhance U.S. security and weaken Iran’s influence in the region.

This call comes amid U.S. and Israeli interference in the recent protests, alongside Trump’s threats to send warships to the region—reflecting Washington’s view that military moves alone are insufficient to bring down the system, and that armed street mobilization has become part of the strategy.

Escalation of the economic crisis in Iran amid accusations of a coordinated disruption

Amid rising political tensions and war-related news, Iranian markets have witnessed severe turmoil and unprecedented price hikes. Car prices surged by up to 40% overnight, the price of one gram of gold exceeded 18 million tomans, and the dollar crossed the 150,000-toman threshold, alongside sharp increases in the prices of basic commodities.

🫶 Some parties view these developments as evidence of an economic war and organized pressure targeting both the state and society, warning of serious repercussions for living stability and calling for decisive and swift intervention to contain the crisis.