The State of Trump’s Iran Quagmire and a Look at the War in Sudan
In this episode, Jeremy Scahill and Iran expert Nagar Murtazavi dissect the chaotic U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, highlighting Trump's vacillating rhetoric, the Gulf states' pressure to avert a full‑scale attack, and the complex negotiations over Iran's highly enriched uranium and sanctions relief. They explain how Iran’s asymmetric tactics in the Strait of Hormuz have spiked global energy prices and threatened food security, while the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations find themselves caught between a U.S. ally and a powerful neighbor. Murtazavi emphasizes that Iran’s willingness to limit enrichment and possibly transfer material to Russia or China hinges on ending the war, reopening the Strait, and unfreezing billions in frozen assets. The discussion underscores the mistrust and shifting goalposts that have derailed diplomatic efforts since the Trump administration withdrew from the JCPOA.
U.S. Agencies Will Operate From Surveillance Tower in Chihuahua, Despite Recent Unauthorized CIA Presence in the Mexican State
U.S. federal agencies—including the FBI, DEA, ATF, HSI and CBP—are slated to occupy the 18th floor of the new Centinela Tower in Ciudad Juárez, using the facility’s advanced surveillance platform for cross‑border intelligence sharing. The move proceeds despite a recent diplomatic...
“We Stopped Classes and Tried to Flee”—Pakistan Targets Afghan Civilians in Scorched-Earth Military Campaign
On April 27, 2026 a Pakistani military drone struck the Sayed Jamaluddin University in Asadabad, Kunar province, killing at least seven students and wounding dozens of teachers and civilians. The attack, which also damaged nearby homes and a fuel station,...
THURSDAY: Join Watermelon Pictures and Drop Site News for a Virtual Screening of Pistachio Wars
Watermelon Pictures and Drop Site News are hosting a free virtual screening of the documentary *Pistachio Wars* on Thursday at 9 PM EST, followed by a live Q&A with directors Yasha Levine and Rowan Wernham. The film investigates how billionaire pistachio moguls...
Trump Escalates Military Threats in Hormuz as Iran Prepares for New Round of U.S.-Israeli Bombings and Assassinations
President Donald Trump intensified pressure on Iran by expanding the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, unveiling “Project Freedom” that deploys roughly 15,000 troops, over 100 aircraft and guided‑missile destroyers. An Iranian senior official warned that any merchant ship...
New Lawsuit: Do We Have a Right to Know We're Being Surveilled?
The New York Civil Liberties Union has filed a lawsuit against the Village of Scarsdale demanding disclosure of police‑camera locations under the Freedom of Information Law. The suit follows the village’s cancellation of a $2.1 million contract with surveillance firm Flock...
Exposing Canary Mission, and Israel’s 50-Year War on Lebanon
In this DropSite News episode, host Ryan Grimm and guests discuss three major topics: the UAE’s unexpected exit from OPEC and its geopolitical and economic implications; an investigative report by reporter Jackie Sweet exposing the secretive, Israel‑linked doxing operation known...
U.S. to Add Thousands of Troops in Middle East; Israel Continues to Batter Lebanon, Gaza; Four Killed in yet Another...
The United States announced the deployment of roughly 10,200 additional troops to the Middle East, including a carrier strike group and amphibious forces, as diplomatic efforts to extend a fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire intensify. Iran’s sanctioned supertanker pierced the U.S. naval...
Israeli Missile Interceptors Have Dwindled to “Double Digits”: Trump Administration Official
A Trump administration source says Israel’s missile‑defense interceptors have fallen to double‑digit levels, forcing the IDF to prioritize which threats to engage. By March 24, Israel had expended roughly 122 of its 150 Arrow missiles and 22 of its 48 THAAD...
“It Seems Like Blind American Ignorance”: The New U.S. War on Iraq
U.S. A‑10 aircraft conducted a series of strikes on the Habaniya military hospital in Anbar province, killing seven Iraqi soldiers and wounding 23 responders. The attack was the sixth U.S. strike on Iraqi forces since the war on Iran began,...
Massive Israeli Assault on Lebanon Threatens U.S.-Iran Ceasefire
Israel launched a massive aerial campaign over Lebanon on April 8, striking more than 100 targets in a ten‑minute window. The attacks killed at least 254 people and wounded over 1,100, with the bulk of casualties in Beirut and its...
Pakistan Plays Peacemaker While Bombing and Blockading Afghan Civilians
Pakistan has escalated a cross‑border campaign against Afghanistan, launching artillery and air strikes that have killed at least 212 civilians and displaced tens of thousands, especially in Kunar, Nooristan and Khost provinces. The offensive, framed as retaliation against the Tehrik‑i‑Taliban,...
Iran War Rages Ahead of Trump’s “Important Update”; Houthis Launch Third Attack on Israel; Lebanese Army Withdraws From Border Towns
The United States and Israel intensified airstrikes across Tehran, Isfahan and Bahrain, while Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reported launching more than 100 missiles and 200 rockets at Israeli and Gulf targets. The Houthi movement carried out its third missile...
Iran War Enters New Phase
The episode examines the escalating U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, focusing on recent diplomatic overtures, back‑channel talks, and the stark differences between Iranian and American strategic mindsets. Guests Dr. Trita Parsi and journalist Alexis DeLumis provide insight into Iran’s hard‑line stance,...
Afghans Search for Missing Family Members After Strike on Rehab Center Kills At Least 400
A Pakistani airstrike hit the Omid rehabilitation center in Kabul on March 19, 2026, killing at least 400 patients and injuring roughly 250, though witnesses claim the toll may be higher. The facility, designed for 1,000 patients, was overcrowded with...