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How risky would a US assault on Iran’s Kharg Island be — and why might Trump consider it
March 29, 2026
How risky would a US assault on Iran’s Kharg Island be — and why might Trump consider it
Even as US President Donald Trump has declared the “war has been won” with Iran, amphibious warships, landing craft and…
Iran’s efforts to mount attacks against US extend far beyond its military. Here’s what to know
March 28, 2026
Iran’s efforts to mount attacks against US extend far beyond its military. Here’s what to know
As the US sends large numbers of troops to the Middle East, preparing for a possible ground incursion, Iran’s willingness…
Ignore the bombast – the Iran war is only likely to end one way
March 28, 2026
Ignore the bombast – the Iran war is only likely to end one way
Beirut — Strip away the bombast and superlatives. Let the apocalyptic, threat-laden deadlines slide. The dynamics of President Donald Trump’s war…
Trump’s Gulf allies push to have their concerns addressed before Iran war ends
March 26, 2026
Trump’s Gulf allies push to have their concerns addressed before Iran war ends
Before the Iran war, US President Donald Trump’s Gulf Arab allies lobbied hard against strikes, fearing the attacks Tehran is…
If Trump’s diplomacy fails, the Iran war could get much worse
March 26, 2026
If Trump’s diplomacy fails, the Iran war could get much worse
Iran doesn’t seem to be susceptible to the art of the deal. President Donald Trump is desperate to sell the…
It’s been 18 months since the last war in Lebanon. This time it’s different
March 25, 2026
It’s been 18 months since the last war in Lebanon. This time it’s different
Beirut, Lebanon — Lebanon is a nation that’s no stranger to war, but this conflict feels different. Just 18 months…
Epic flurry: How Trump’s words on Iran have yo-yoed over three weeks of war
March 25, 2026
Epic flurry: How Trump’s words on Iran have yo-yoed over three weeks of war
Over the course of nearly a month since the first US strikes on Iran, President Donald Trump has yo-yoed from…
How Israel killing leaders in Iran could complicate Trump’s search for an endgame
March 24, 2026
How Israel killing leaders in Iran could complicate Trump’s search for an endgame
Israel compares its assassinations of the top level of Iran’s leadership to severing the head of an octopus. A campaign…
Why Trump may not be able to TACO in Iran — even if he wants to
March 24, 2026
Why Trump may not be able to TACO in Iran — even if he wants to
Wars, unlike illegal tariffs, cannot be switched on and off to meet a president’s whims or to permanently shore up…
In the Persian Gulf, Trump risks opening a Pandora’s box
March 23, 2026
In the Persian Gulf, Trump risks opening a Pandora’s box
Doha, Qatar — With his latest Iran ultimatum looming on the near horizon, US President Donald Trump has pushed an…