My fellow Sacramentan sisters and brothers are taking to the streets to protest the War on Iran.\u00a0 The War Economy is wrong and inhumane, and we are taking action, calling out both parties for not holding the current Administration accountable as the U.S. bombs countries; kidnaps a country\u2019s president and their family; and unleashes ICE, Border Patrol, DEA, and the local police to shoot and kill community members. \u00a0This is just wrong and inhumane.<\/p>\n
As Marvin Gaye sang, \u201cWhat\u2019s Going On?\u201d Today, the Sacramento Raging Grannies (SRG) sing:\u00a0\u201cImpeach! Convict! Throw Him Out!!\u201d composedby SRG member Deb Scott.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat\u2019s going on?\u201d<\/p>\n
The 2026 U.S.-Iran war (Operation Epic Fury) is costing roughly $1 billion per day, with over $11.3 billion spent in the first ten days. The conflict, which began on February 28, 2026, involves direct U.S. strikes against Iran, with additional military operations and impacts in Yemen, Lebanon, Israel, and the Strait of Hormuz.\u00a0 It\u2019s reported that the Pentagon may request an additional $200 billion in funding to replace used munitions like Tomahawk missiles and PATRIOT interceptors. Additionally, the war has caused sharp increases in global oil and gas prices, leading to significant disruptions in aviation and shipping.<\/p>\n
It should be noted that between January 2025 and March 2026, the U.S., under the Trump administration, conducted military strikes or operations targeting:\u00a0<\/p>\n
Iran: Strikes on nuclear sites (June 2025). On February 28, the U.S. started bombing Iranian cities and military facilities The first day a US missile hit a girl\u2019s school and killed over a hundred children. Thousands of civilians have died and suffered wounds.Venezuela: In the January 2026 operation, \u201cOperation Absolute Resolve,\u201d the US extracted President Maduro at the cost of more than a hundred lives.Somalia:\u00a0Airstrikes against ISIS and al-Shabaab.Syria: Operations against ISIS targets, including \u201cOperation Hawkeye Strike\u201d in Dec 2025.Yemen: Air and naval strikes against Houthi forces.Nigeria: On December 25, 2025, the U.S. conducted \u201cChristmas Strikes\u201d against ISIL-linked targets in northwestern Nigeria in coordination with the local government.Iraq: Strikes against ISIS leaders.Caribbean\/Pacific\/Latin America:\u00a0Since September 2025, the U.S. has conducted at least 45 strikes on suspected drug trafficking vessels in international and regional waters.Violations of international law<\/p>\n
Many legal experts have argued that the recent U.S. military actions, particularly those in Iran and Venezuela, have significantly violated the principles of international law under the UN Charter, the cornerstone of the international legal order.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Article 2(4): This article prohibits the \u201cthreat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state\u201d. Critics argue that the strikes in Iran and the intervention in Venezuela were \u201cwars of aggression\u201d that directly violated this prohibition.<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Article 51 (Self-Defense): Experts contend the strikes did not meet the \u201carmed attack\u201d threshold required for legal self-defense. The U.S.\u00a0justification of \u201cpre-emptive\u201d action against Iran\u2019s nuclear program is widely viewed as legally insufficient, as there was no evidence of an\u00a0imminent or inevitable attack.<\/p>\n
Why are we against the U.S. war economy and all U.S. wars?<\/p>\n
Forbes magazine reports that, as of early 2026, the primary beneficiaries in the U.S. from the heightened military engagements (particularly regarding the conflict with Iran and increased defense spending) are defense contractors, energy companies, and specific political actors. Companies such as Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, Boeing, and Palantir are identified as direct beneficiaries, with their stock prices trending upward due to increased military operations.<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s not forget \u2014 as conflict in the Middle East disrupts supplies, U.S. oil and gas companies are positioned to benefit from higher energy prices and increased demand for U.S. exports.\u00a0 The American public and many others in different countries must contend with high gas prices as they prepare to go to work, look for work, attend school, or manage their daily life.<\/p>\n