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If Trump wants out of war he needs to stand up to Israel on Lebanon
Middle East

If Trump wants out of war he needs to stand up to Israel on Lebanon

Tel Aviv has controlled the talks from the beginning and as a result Hezbollah is stronger. Time for Washington to learn from history and take the reins.

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QiOSK

'One big glow': Did Trump just threaten to hit Iran with nukes?

The president is clearly frustrated as the fighting is ramping back up and no deal in sight. Meanwhile his comments did nothing to ease oil fears.

Iran war marks the end of American primacy as we know it
Middle East

Iran war marks the end of American primacy as we know it

For states that had opted to depend on US protection, this should be a wake-up call

Jules Hurst Pete Hegseth Dan Caine
QiOSK

Expert: Iran war cost $72 billion over first two months

The Pentagon has badly undervalued the expense of the conflict, according to an independent estimate

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Middle East

Israel's 'permanent security' quest is a policy with sinister implications

The goal of eliminating any potential or future threats, real or imaginary, will all but inevitably dehumanize and create new enemies

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Washington Politics

Five shameless moments of Iran war opportunism & grifting

War brings out the best — and worst — in Americans, especially in industry, Capitol Hill and Wall Street