Middle East
Trump’s Iran blockade snatches defeat from the jaws of victory
Washington's search for a 'silver bullet' to defeat Tehran has made it all but impossible to secure a deal
May 02, 2026
Washington's search for a 'silver bullet' to defeat Tehran has made it all but impossible to secure a deal
By putting the onus on the Lebanese military, the US risks sparking civil strife
Threats from Tehran and regional uncertainty are reshaping regional security, but not all Gulf states are moving in the same direction
This will surprise many Americans because Trump and Co. are flooding the zone with age-old misconceptions in order to prevent panic and opposition to the war.
The Dark Eagle failed to launch during some tests and is not considered battlefield ready
But the UN and US never seem to learn. There have been numerous cycles of peacekeeping and police missions there. Here's why they don't work.
