Middle East
200 pieces tagged “Middle East”, newest first.
Nuclear Futures
We've just moved mountains (literally) to keep one terrorist nation from acquiring and using a nuclear weapon. What about the other thousands of nuclear warheads and rogue entities willing to use them?
Operation Midnight Hammer: The Backstory
"When POTUS says 60 days ... otherwise [Iran's] nuclear capability will not exist; he meant it. Iran should listen to the president of the United States, and know that he means it — every word."
Trump Strikes Iran, Democrats Retaliate
It's no surprise that there are already calls for impeachment for an unauthorized military strike, though Democrat presidents have done the same thing with the support of today's objectors.
Trump's MOP Dilemma
The commander-in-chief is mulling the question of engaging the U.S. in an offensive military operation by dropping a massive bunker-busting bomb on Iran's nuke facilities.
What's Next for the Mad Mullahs?
American and Israeli patience for Iranian "Supreme Leader" Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is wearing thin, and regime change will be best for everyone involved — especially the Iranian people.
What Does the Future Hold for Iran and Khamenei?
The Islamic Republic is teetering on the brink of collapse as Israel continues its devastating targeted strike campaign to take out its nuclear weapon development and military leadership.
Trump and 'Kooky' Tucker Carlson Debate the Meaning of MAGA
In light of the war between Israel and Iran, the media personality has seriously challenged the president on what it means to put America First in foreign policy.
The Israelis Did It Again
In yet another spectacular success for the plucky Jewish state, a deeply planned and highly sophisticated series of preemptive strikes caught Iran's mullahs with their pants down.
Behind Trump's Iran Nuke Deal Negotiations
The Trump administration's nuclear deal negotiations with Iran are about preventing Tehran from getting the bomb, but the strategy is also about resetting U.S. policy in the Middle East.
What You Should Know About Iran: Part II
How does Iran behave toward the West? It backs terrorist organizations all around the world, causing havoc and death while destabilizing the Middle East.
Trump's Middle East Shift Is About Deals, Not Democracy
The Republican president's foreign policy in the Middle East differs considerably from that of the last Republican leader. Bush wanted to export American government, whereas Trump wants to sell American products.
Good News: Last Living American Hamas Hostage Released
Edan Alexander is in Israel reunited with his parents — a joyful end to a horrific time in captivity.
Should Trump Take Qatar's Gift?
There's no such thing as a free lunch, or a free Air Force One.
What You Should Know About Iran: Part I
Americans don't know of or care about Iran. But should we?
Trump's Houthi Deterrence vs. Biden's Fetal Position
The Yemen-based terrorists and their Iranian backers are in for a dose of peace through strength.
Who Will Get the Middle East Checkmate?
There are Hamas-held hostages still to be released, while several rebuilding plans for Gaza are on the table.
Art of the Deal: Gaza Plaza Beach-o-Rama Edition
Trump says "the U.S. will take over the Gaza Strip." This seemingly crazy idea is a clever narrative shift.
Syria — Dictator Out, Terrorist In?
The quagmire in the Middle East has produced yet another upheaval.
The Biden (Read: Trump) Ceasefire
The current president claims credit he doesn't deserve for a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.