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Monday, April 13, 2026 Iran's Top Diplomat Says Trump Team Sabotaged Talks With Deal 'Inches Away' "Zero lessons earned," said Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Know someone who would enjoy the Common Dreams newsletter? Help us spread the word by forwarding this email to your family and friends.   As US Blockades Strait of Hormuz, Iran Military Warns of Weapons 'Enemy Has No Idea About' "We will unveil warfare methods that the enemy will have little ability to counter," said the IRGC spokesperson.   These Proposals Would Make Life Better for Millions of People—And Most Americans Support Them "That the US Congress is not debating or introducing bills to address the issues presented here represents a breakdown of democracy," said an economic justice think tank.   'Epitome of Crony Capitalism': Hollywood Stars Come Out Swinging at Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger "The result will be fewer opportunities for creators, fewer jobs across the production ecosystem, higher costs, and less choice for audiences."   With Congress Back in DC, Sanders Plans Another Vote on Blocking US Weapons to Israel Over Genocide "The extremist Netanyahu government that has committed genocide in Gaza does not need more military support from American taxpayers."   ‘Beyond Mentally Unstable’: Dems Urged to Force Vote to Impeach Increasingly Deranged Trump "He’s a clear and present danger to America and the world," wrote one critic. "We’ve got to do whatever we legally can to remove him from office."

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