Middle East
New US strikes on Iran may restart war Trump wants to freeze
The American president may desire a low level conflict that maintains the status quo until after the midterms, but Tehran will have other ideas
August 30, 2026
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Middle East
Turns out having nukes provided the US very little leverage
The weapon Washington insists Iran must never possess proved largely incapable forcing Tehran to capitulate or prevent it from retaliating in this war
August 25, 2026
Military Industrial Complex
US can huff & puff, but without a political fix Iran won't come down
Military force — and even economic pressure — without clearly defined outcomes has been the downfall of US war policy for decades
August 24, 2026
Middle East
As Baghdad tries to please Trump, Iran tells Iraqi militias not to disarm
The new prime minister is trying to balance between Tehran and Washington without sparking new civil conflict. So far, it's not working.
August 20, 2026
Middle East
The Mecca Pact could be an opportunity for Iran
The Saudi-Pakistani-Turkish defense pact could create space for Tehran in an emerging regional security architecture.
August 19, 2026
Middle East
How Iran has staved off economic collapse despite the US-Israeli war
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has promised 'unprecedented' squeeze on Tehran. Why hasn't this worked already?
August 18, 2026
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