Middle East
How Trump's Iran operation turned into a forever war
With few good options left, the US has left little hope for peace in the Middle East any time soon
September 14, 2026
With few good options left, the US has left little hope for peace in the Middle East any time soon
The president's war has jacked up energy prices, including gas and the diesel used to transport goods, and his White House appears not to care
This brings the total to 794 mostly Army wounded as Iran lashes out at American installations in the Middle East
Trump's new sanctions won't alter the complex political dance between Iran's factions. It will, however, help to coalesce them around one goal: regime survival.
After Larak Island bombing, the president may desire a low level conflict maintaining the status quo until after the midterms. Tehran will have other ideas.
The weapon Washington insists Iran must never possess proved largely incapable forcing Tehran to capitulate or prevent it from retaliating in this war
