Donald Trump at the National Republican Congressional Committee’s annual fundraising dinner in Washington, DC, on March 25, 2026. | Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images US-Iran Negotiations Reach Critical Juncture as Trump Extends Deadline Washington D.C. – Tensions remain exceptionally high as the United States and Iran continue indirect negotiations, mediated by Pakistan, to de-escalate the ongoing conflict. … Read more
White House’s Gamified Propaganda: A New Era of Wartime Communication February 29, 2024 As conflict with Iran escalates, the White House is employing an unprecedented communication strategy, blending real-world military footage with imagery from video games, Hollywood films, and even children’s television. This approach raises critical questions about the evolving nature of wartime propaganda and … Read more
Iran’s Drone Warfare Revolution: A New Era of Asymmetric Conflict February 29, 2024 A recent conflict has underscored a dramatic shift in modern warfare: the rise of low-cost, readily available drones. While the United States has inflicted significant damage on Iranian military infrastructure, the Islamic Republic retains a potent advantage – the Shahed-136 and its … Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a joint press conference with his Iranian and Turkish counterparts following their summit in Tehran on July 19, 2022. | Grigory Sysoyev/Sputnik/AFP via Getty Images The escalating conflict in Iran has produced a clear set of losers – a beleaguered Iranian government, civilians facing relentless bombardment in Iran and Lebanon, … Read more
Waste gases are burned off on the South Pars gas field in Assalooyeh on Iran’s Persian Gulf coast, on August 23, 2016. | Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto via Getty Images A sudden escalation in the Middle East conflict has sent ripples through global energy markets, prompting a surprisingly cautious response from the Trump administration. Initial reports indicate … Read more
Former Counterterrorism Chief’s Resignation Reveals a Dangerous Shift in GOP Rhetoric March 15, 2026 The resignation of Joe Kent, former director of the National Counterterrorism Center, over the ongoing conflict in Iran has sparked debate, but a closer examination of his resignation letter reveals a troubling undercurrent: the potential for antisemitic conspiracy theories to gain … Read more
War Profiteers: Millions Made Betting on Conflict in Iran March 20, 2024 As tensions escalated in the Middle East, a parallel market emerged – one where individuals wagered substantial sums on the unfolding geopolitical crisis. Prediction markets, platforms allowing users to bet on future events, saw a surge in activity surrounding the conflict involving Iran, … Read more
President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio speak during a roundtable in the East Room of the White House on March 6, 2026. | Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images Washington D.C. – Just months into his second term, President Donald Trump is signaling a dramatically assertive foreign policy, marked by swift interventions and … Read more
Cargo ships and tankers are seen in the Strait of Hormuz on February 25, 2026. | Giuseppe Cacace/AFP via Getty Images Washington D.C. – Escalating tensions in the Middle East are translating into a tangible economic impact for American consumers. As U.S. military actions in Iran enter their sixth day, gasoline and diesel prices are … Read more
President Donald Trump at the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace on February 19, 2026, in Washington, DC. | Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Escalating Tensions: US Military Buildup Signals Potential Conflict with Iran Washington is bracing for a potential confrontation with Iran, as the United States undertakes its most significant military deployment to the Middle … Read more