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From Minneapolis to Iran, Trump’s strategy is coercion, not persuasion
Features/Interviews
March 22, 2026
From Minneapolis to Iran, Trump’s strategy is coercion, not persuasion
Wars of choice, at home and abroad, have become the defining feature of President Donald Trump’s tumultuous second term. From…
Israel orders expanded strikes in southern Lebanon, targeting homes and bridges over strategic river
Middle East
March 22, 2026
Israel orders expanded strikes in southern Lebanon, targeting homes and bridges over strategic river
Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz said he and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have ordered the military to speed up the…
Trump threatens to “obliterate” Iran’s power plants if Strait of Hormuz not opened in 48 hours
Middle East
March 22, 2026
Trump threatens to “obliterate” Iran’s power plants if Strait of Hormuz not opened in 48 hours
President Donald Trump threatened Saturday to “hit and obliterate” Iranian power plants if Tehran does not reopen the Strait of…
The Tanker War: How history is repeating itself on the Strait of Hormuz
Features/Interviews
March 22, 2026
The Tanker War: How history is repeating itself on the Strait of Hormuz
As President Donald Trump looks at ordering US Navy ships to escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, for…
Trump says US allies should take responsibility for Strait of Hormuz once Iranian regime “finished off”
Middle East
March 18, 2026
Trump says US allies should take responsibility for Strait of Hormuz once Iranian regime “finished off”
President Donald Trump suggested today that American allies should take sole responsibility for policing the Strait of Hormuz if the…
Iran puts Trumpism to the test
Features/Interviews
March 18, 2026
Iran puts Trumpism to the test
President Donald Trump is now applying the unpredictable style that built his business empire and political brand to a far…
Israeli strike destroys building in central Beirut
Middle East
March 18, 2026
Israeli strike destroys building in central Beirut
An Israeli airstrike destroyed a highrise building in central Beirut on Wednesday morning in a district near the Lebanese government…
Ali Larijani was a ‘true insider’ and the Iranian regime’s public face. His killing could prolong the war
Features/Interviews
March 18, 2026
Ali Larijani was a ‘true insider’ and the Iranian regime’s public face. His killing could prolong the war
As Iran’s top national security official and de facto leader, Ali Larijani emerged as the key architect of the country’s…
Who is Ali Larijani, Iran’s defense chief whom Israel says it has killed?
Middle East
March 17, 2026
Who is Ali Larijani, Iran’s defense chief whom Israel says it has killed?
Ali Larijani, the head of Iran’s National Security Council whom Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said was “eliminated” Monday night,…
The war that never ended: Israel seizes moment to finish fight against Hezbollah, Iran’s proxy in Lebanon
Middle East
March 17, 2026
The war that never ended: Israel seizes moment to finish fight against Hezbollah, Iran’s proxy in Lebanon
Tel Aviv — In early January, Israel was quietly finalizing plans for a wide-scale operation along its northern border. More…