Middle East
A new US-Iran war would end where the last one did
The fundamentals won't change: Iran can threaten Hormuz, the United States can punish Iran, and neither can secure its objectives through force.
July 13, 2026
Trita Parsi
Middle East
US-Iran on dangerous path to blowing up MOU over Hormuz
Resumed airstrikes on both sides underscore both the fragility and the mixed interpretations of the 14-point document
July 08, 2026
QiOSK
Iranians believe Israel will restart war before its October elections
Whether the Trump admin is coordinating with Israel remains unclear to Tehran. But suspicions surrounding Marco Rubio run particularly deep.
July 01, 2026
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
QiOSK
Next 72 hrs will tell us whether Israel plans to kill Trump peace
News from White House suggests Trump imposing limits on partner Netanyahu and that US did not provide missile defense in latest exchange of fire
June 08, 2026
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