Middle East
For peace with Iran to work a reckoning with Israel is in order
Trump must get back to basics, and his promises to the American people. In order to do that he must put this relationship in its proper place.
April 09, 2026
Trump must get back to basics, and his promises to the American people. In order to do that he must put this relationship in its proper place.
Tel Aviv has made a habit of breaking ceasefires in Lebanon and Gaza. Now leaders are saying they are not a full party to the one brokered with Iran.
Trump’s failed use of force has blunted the credibility of American military threats, introducing an entirely new dynamic into the diplomatic track
It's hard to bodyslam the two-week pause with Iran without taking direct shots at the guy who announced it. But they are trying their best.
Hegseth says Iran is 'humiliated' after Tehran shot down an F-15 and forced the American military engage in operation under fire, losing multiple assets
The Netanyahu government wants different things than the US, so even if Trump wanted to pursue peace, his 'partner' is likely to make things difficult
