No US War on Iran: An Open Letter to the UN Security Council

by Jeffrey D. Sachs in Common Dreams, February 16, 2026 Distinguished Members of the Security Council, The President of the United States is issuing grave threats of force against the Islamic Republic of Iran if it does not accede to US demands. His actions risk a major regional war that…

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How the UN Can Act Decisively to End Genocide in Gaza

What is urgently needed is for the General Assembly to hold an Emergency Special Session to vote on a UN protection force, as well as a UN-led arms embargo, trade boycott, and divestment from Israel. by Medea Benjamin and Nicholas Davies in Common Dreams, September 3, 2025 One year ago,…

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