From New York, this is Democracy Now.

If Iran fails to accept the reality of the current moment, if they fail to understand that

they have been defeated militarily and will continue to be, President Trump will ensure

they are hit harder than they have ever been hit before.

As the U.S. threatens to intensify its war on Iran, we'll look at how the war is fueling a global crisis as the

prices of oil, natural gas, and fertilizers soar. We'll speak to Professor Adam Hania,

author of crude capitalism, oil, corporate power, and the making of the world market.

Then to ice whistleblower, Ryan Schwank.

On my first day, I received secretive orders to teach new cadets to violate the Constitution

by entering homes without a judicial warrant.

Then to Francesca Avenezza, the UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territory

about her latest report.

Its findings highlight a hallmark of this genocide.

Israel's widespread and systematic use of torture, alongside the creation of a torturous

environment against Palestinians.

All that and more coming up.

Welcome to Democracy Now, Democracy Now.org, the War and Peace Report.

I'm Amy Goodman.

The Trump administration is threatening to intensify its attacks on Iran as the U.S. and Israeli assault enters its 27th day.

On Wednesday, White House Press Secretary Carolyn Lubbett said, unless Iran agrees to surrender,

they will be, quote, hit harder than they have ever

been hit before, unquote. The threat came as Iran's foreign minister, Abasaragchi, once again

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