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
This would further blur the line between aid and military operations, causing more suffering for Palestinians
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
Most arms 'sales' are financed through Foreign Military Financing, which is basically an American subsidized gift card
