Brian Becker dissects the reasons for the US military occupation in Syria and analyzes the objectives and strategies of U.S. imperialism in Syria, and its wars against Iraq and Libya.

“You can’t act with impunity, be careful,” was Biden’s warning to Iran -- after bombing Syria with impunity!

Donald Trump's outrageous, bellicose speech May 8 announcing that the United States would withdraw from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (the "Iran nuclear deal") should be understood for what it is: a calculated maneuver to set the stage for a war against Iran with regime change as the goal.

Protests were held around the world to oppose this act of imperial aggression. Check out photos from across the United States, video from a teach-in held in D.C., and several reports.

We condemn Donald Trump and his rubber-stamp congress (including both parties) for conducting a criminal assault against the people of Syria.

It is crucial that we uphold the right to self determination of the people of Syria, free of intervention by U.S. imperialism or its partners like Turkey

As the U.S. imperialist project in Syria — with the Trump regime at its helm — is close to being defeated by the Syrian government and its allies, there is a greater possibility for reckless military provocations in a last desperate attempt to turn back the course of defeat.

On June 18, U.S. forces shot down a Syrian Su-22 Air Force jet carrying out attacks on Islamic State positions in Rasafa. This is another blatant violation of Syrian sovereignty and international law.

"The US is trying to keep the war going because the US won’t be satisfied until it has its sphere of influence inside of Syria."