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Aug 4, 2026

Victory Over Iran Is Still Possible Iran

The current deal falls well short, but the next 60 days provide an opportunity to achieve America’s goals. By Mike Pence June 21, 2026 12:19 pm ET President Trump acted decisively when Iran threatened our interests, attacked our allies and continued to pursue nuclear weapons. In Operation Midnight Hammer last year and Operation Epic Fury this year, U.S. military forces demonstrated overwhelming strength. Iran is weaker than it has been in decades. The president deserves tremendous credit for taking the fight directly to Tehran, and every American should welcome the prospect of peace. No one wants another prolonged war in the Middle East, despite the flippant accusations from isolationists on…Read more

Jul 4, 2026

The New Geometry of Gulf Diplomacy Articles

The contours of a new regional order are forming faster than the diplomatic vocabulary used to describe them. What follows is an attempt to map the incentives, not the slogans — reading Washington, Jerusalem and Tehran as one moving system rather than three separate stories.Read more

Jun 25, 2026