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These Middle Eastern News Sites Are Actually U.S. Government Propaganda Operations
Al-Fassel and Pishtaz News look like typical news websites. They have neatly designed homepages and active social media accounts, where they share reporting and videos on Middle Eastern geopolitics in Arabic and Farsi, respectively, as well as English. Al-Fassel’s X account states the publication’s mission is “to investigate events of great significance that are often overlooked by local and regional media, and to shed light on them.” The Pishtaz News X account says it was established “to invest
IDF Soldier Takes Sledge Hammer to Jesus Statue During Operations in Lebanon
An Israeli soldier has been photographed smashing a statue of Jesus with a sledge hammer during operations in South Lebanon.Lebanon |An Israeli soldier smashing the head of a Jesus Christ statue during operations in southern Lebanon. pic.twitter....
Is Iran Negotiating Badly?
19 April 2026, by Eric Zuesse. (All of my recent articles can be seen here.)On Sunday, April 19th, Trump twice repeated his threat to destroy Iran: “We’re offering a very fair and reasonable DEAL, and I hope they take it because, if they don’t, the United States is going to knock out every single Power Plant, and every single Bridge, in Iran. NO MORE MR. NICE GUY!” and “If they don’t sign this deal, the whole country is going to get blown up”. If he does that, then Iran won’t only fire its
The U.S. Navy Just Blew A Giant Hole In An Iranian Cargo Ship As The Crisis In The Strait Of Hormuz Escalates To An Entirely New Level
Apparently the Trump administration was not kidding when it warned that no Iranian ships would be allowed through the blockade. Just a little while ago, Donald Trump announced that the U.S. Navy has blown an enormous hole in the side of an Iranian cargo vessel that willingly chose to ignore a warning to turn around. Just two days after the completely irrational euphoria that we witnessed on Friday, the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz is worse than ever, and there is no end in sight.On Friday, I e
Lavrov Says US Iran War About Oil; Targets China; Warns Russia Will Enforce Baltic Red Line; Aragchi
Cuba’s Big Bet on Russia and Why It Could Spark a 1962-Style Crisis
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Russia’s Intelligence Warning: U.S. Ground Operation in Iran May Be Next
U.S.-Iran peace talks: disputes, tensions and global implications
Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentatorEfforts to secure a peace agreement between the United States and Iran remain fraught with difficulty, as both sides continue to hold firm on core demands. Deep political, military, and economic disagreements — combined with domestic and regional pressures — have stalled progress, despite ongoing mediation and backchannel diplomacy.At present, the prospects for a near-term agreement appear limited. Washington and Tehran remain far apart on fu
Democrats Are Split Over What It Means to Block Israel Weapons Deals
Ending U.S. military aid to Israel is now the mainstream position among Democratic leaders.In a historic Senate vote on Wednesday, all but seven members of the Democratic caucus voted for at least one of two resolutions to block the sale of bombs and bulldozers to Israel’s military. Other prominent Democrats and potential 2028 presidential candidates, including Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y.; Ro Khanna, D-Calif.; and former Obama aide Rahm Emanuel have recently said the U.S. should halt
Patrick Henningsen: Indian Ships FORCED to Turn Back Near Hormuz – Iran’s Chilling Message to Trump
Patrick expects another attack on Iran shortly. The US and Israel are losing militarily, and they no longer practice diplomacy. So they are going to keep escalating. If another conventional bombing campaign does not change anything and Iran still controls Hormuz, then it is likely that USrael will resort to nuclear weapons. The only forces that can stop them are the international community led by Russia and China, and the American people coming together in an antiwar movement. Meanwhile, the US
Study Suggests Aligning Daily Activities with Chronotype May Reduce Cardiovascular Risk
<table><tr><td><img src='https://naturalnews.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/91/2026/04/chronotype-alignment-cardiovascular-disease-risk-circadian-hygiene-973-original.jpg' width='140' height='76' /></td><td valign='top'>(NaturalNews) Study Links Chronotype Alignment to Lower Cardiovascular Disease RiskNew research indicates that scheduling daily activities to match one's innate b...</td></tr></table>
Anti-inflammatory diets slash heart disease risk: Study reveals powerful link between food choices and cardiovascular health
<table><tr><td><img src='https://naturalnews.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/91/2026/04/Heart-shape-by-various-vegetables-and-fruits-1.jpeg' width='140' height='76' /></td><td valign='top'>(NaturalNews) 	Emerging research reveals chronic inflammation – not cholesterol – as the primary cause of coronary heart disease, with inflammatory diets dra...</td></tr></table>
A Hybrid Berry with Reported Health Benefits: An Examination of the Boysenberry
<table><tr><td><img src='https://naturalnews.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/91/2026/04/boysenberry-hybrid-berry-nutritional-profile-728-original.jpg' width='140' height='76' /></td><td valign='top'>(NaturalNews) IntroductionA unique, dark purple berry known as the boysenberry has been noted for its complex flavor and reported nutritional attributes.Accor...</td></tr></table>
IEA Chief Warns Persian Gulf Energy Recovery Could Take Up to Two Years
<table><tr><td><img src='https://naturalnews.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/91/2026/04/oil-production-recovery-gas-production-timeline-strait-of-hormuz-blockade-982-original.jpg' width='140' height='76' /></td><td valign='top'>(NaturalNews) Two-Year Timeline Set for Restoring Oil and Gas ProductionA full recovery of Persian Gulf oil and gas production lost due to conflict-related damage...</td></tr></table>
Study: Food Processing Level, Not Plant-Based Label, Determines Cardiovascular Risk
<table><tr><td><img src='https://naturalnews.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/91/2026/04/food-processing-cardiovascular-risk-plant-based-diet-880-original.jpg' width='140' height='76' /></td><td valign='top'>(NaturalNews) IntroductionA major longitudinal study published in The Lancet Regional Health – Europe in December 2025 has challenged a core tenet of modern d...</td></tr></table>
Research Identifies Plant Compound With Cardiovascular Benefits
<table><tr><td><img src='https://naturalnews.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/91/2026/04/quercetin-cardiovascular-benefits-blood-pressure-949-original.jpg' width='140' height='76' /></td><td valign='top'>(NaturalNews) Introduction: Quercetin's Role in Supporting Heart HealthCardiovascular disease caused one in three deaths globally in 2023, according to a report p...</td></tr></table>
Meta Plans 8,000 Job Cuts in May, With Further Layoffs Expected Later This Year
<table><tr><td><img src='https://naturalnews.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/91/2026/04/workforce-reduction-layoffs-job-cuts-1013-original.jpg' width='140' height='76' /></td><td valign='top'>(NaturalNews) IntroductionMeta Platforms Inc. plans to reduce its global workforce by approximately 10%, eliminating nearly 8,000 jobs, with the first wave of lay...</td></tr></table>
Study Finds Wild Bees, Not Managed Hives, Drive Tomato Pollination in Organic Systems
<table><tr><td><img src='https://naturalnews.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/91/2026/04/wild-bee-pollination-managed-hive-ineffectiveness-organic-tomato-farming-994-original.jpg' width='140' height='76' /></td><td valign='top'>(NaturalNews) A new study conducted on organic farms in Brazil concludes that wild bees provide the primary pollination for tomatoes, with introduced managed bee hi...</td></tr></table>
Research Examines Butyric Acid’s Role in Gut Health and Inflammation
<table><tr><td><img src='https://naturalnews.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/91/2026/04/butyric-acid-gut-health-inflammation-926-original.jpg' width='140' height='76' /></td><td valign='top'>(NaturalNews) Scientists are investigating the role of butyric acid, a short-chain fatty acid, in maintaining gut health and modulating inflammation. The compound, ...</td></tr></table>
The gut-brain connection: How functional drinks can boost your health
<table><tr><td><img src='https://naturalnews.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/91/2026/04/drinks.jpg' width='140' height='76' /></td><td valign='top'>(NaturalNews) 	Functional drinks enhance health by providing probiotics, prebiotics and antioxidants – improving digestion, immunity and gut-brain connection....</td></tr></table>