Foreign Policy

The ongoing war with Iran is disrupting critical oil routes, driving up energy costs, and forcing the Federal Reserve into a difficult position—yet Washington remains unclear on its strategic goals.

President Trump’s recent remarks reveal a subtle but significant philosophical split with Vice President JD Vance over the Iran conflict, exposing fractures within the Republican Party’s ‘America First’ stance as the 2028 presidential race approaches.

As the U.S.-Israeli strikes escalate in the Middle East, Asian rivals like North Korea double down on nuclear ambitions while allies question Washington’s unilateral military actions, exposing cracks in U.S. influence that threaten America’s national security and economic interests.

Two prominent U.S. cardinals condemn the ongoing U.S.-Israeli conflict in Iran, calling into question its moral legitimacy and warning of dangerous consequences, while the Vatican maintains cautious diplomacy.

As Israel’s sustained airstrikes on Lebanon leave nearly 500 dead and over half a million displaced, Washington must confront the destabilizing impact on Middle East security—and America’s own borders.

Vladimir Putin’s proposals for a rapid political settlement in Iran expose Moscow’s attempt to manipulate U.S. diplomacy and destabilize American influence in the Middle East amid rising tensions.

In a decisive interview, President Trump asserts significant progress against Iran and signals consideration of securing the vital Strait of Hormuz—moves that reshape regional power and protect American interests.

As the State Department orders widespread staff reductions across Middle Eastern missions, long-standing patterns of bureaucratic delay and inadequate planning put American lives and interests at risk once again.

An investigative report reveals that a U.S. Tomahawk missile may have struck an Iranian school killing over 165 people, raising serious questions about accountability and adherence to international law.

The sinking of Iran’s IRIS Dena by a U.S. submarine reveals Tehran’s misleading narrative about the vessel’s status, highlighting the ongoing dangers posed by Iran’s naval ambitions far from its shores.