Middle East
A ceasefire on Iran's terms underscores war's strategic blunder
Trump’s failed use of force has blunted the credibility of American military threats, introducing an entirely new dynamic into the diplomatic track
April 08, 2026
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.
The president's comments today do not sound like the language of a leader discussing military objectives, but something much darker
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
We were told we had total air superiority and that Iran's military is 'decimated.' Suddenly that isn't the case and things have gotten much more complicated.
