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Key points:

Though near-opposite contexts, stories from Israel and Iran paint a single picture: all across the globe, U.S. militarism fuels violence, empowers repressive governments, and obstructs the path to justice.
Israel has long been seen as an unquestionable U.S. “ally.” Unwavering U.S. diplomatic and military support is fueling a violent crackdown on Palestinians resisting apartheid and forced expulsion.
Iran, meanwhile, is the subject of vicious U.S. aggression. As our latest webinar explores, this antagonism — and broad-based sanctions in particular — are immiserating, deadly, and a powerful obstacle to those fighting for progress and human rights in the country.

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