What: Emergency Forum: The danger of a U.S. attack on Iran is real and growing – we must act now! Who: Larry Everest is a correspondent for Revolution newspaper and author of Oil, Power & Empire -- Iraq and the U.S. Global Agenda. He has covered the Middle East for 30 years, reporting from Iran, Iraq, Palestine, and India. His nine-part series, "The U.S. & Iran: A History of Domination, Intrigue and Intervention," is available at www.revcom.us. Gareth Porter is the author of Perils of Dominance: Imbalance of Power and the Road to War in Vietnam and an independent investigative journalist and historian. He has written extensively for Inter Press Service, The American Prospect, The Nation and Salon.com on Bush administration deceptions and threats against Iran.
Why: Your government is stepping up pressure and war preparations against Iran and threatening it with nuclear annihilation. Any US attack on Iran would be a criminal act of aggression for greater empire – just like Iraq. The consequences would be horrific. It must be stopped. If you are outraged by all this, and NOT willing to accept it, then join with us on June 25th. Come hear deep, cutting-edge analysis of US moves and war preparations against Iran, and what can and must be done to prevent an attack. Sponsors: Out Against the War-LA, Topanga Peace Alliance, Westside Progressives and World Can't Wait-LA -10 donation at the door, (or -25 for entrance + "Oil, Power & Empire" book), no one turned away for lack of funds. For info, call 310-490-3858 (Westside Progressives) or 323.462.4771 (World Can't Wait). This event is wheelchair accessible.
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