As American military force reshapes Iran's strategic position in the Middle East, the Trump administration finds itself navigating the ancient tension between the sword and the olive branch — declaring victory while quietly pursuing negotiation. Vice President Vance has framed continued U.S. presence not as imperial ambition but as a load-bearing wall in the architecture of global energy stability, warning that withdrawal would invite catastrophe. Yet beneath the language of strategy and deterrence lies a quieter reckoning: Amnesty International's documentation of crimes against humanity commi
Vance warns Middle East withdrawal would trigger global energy crisis amid Iran tensions
Amnesty International reports Iranian authorities committed crimes against humanity during 2022 protest crackdowns, including murder, torture, enforced disappearance and rape; 87 officials identified for investigation.