Middle East
Trump ended his idiotic Iran war. Good.
Was it worth it? Of course not. But comparing his Iran deal with Obama's or decrying the terms risks falling into the same traps as previous presidents
June 18, 2026
Was it worth it? Of course not. But comparing his Iran deal with Obama's or decrying the terms risks falling into the same traps as previous presidents
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf began the conflict as a controversial speaker of parliament. He ends it as a leading presidential hopeful.
Its closure may have 'permanently altered' the world's economy
Attacks from Tehran and the possibility of closer ties with Tel Aviv have left Abu Dhabi facing a difficult balancing act in a changing Gulf order.
Always at War breaks down how and why Congress is trying to move the controversial relationship out of the public eye
Massive meltdown of hawks and neoconservatives who seemed to think this war would go on forever
