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America’s Iran War Was Supposed to Last Four Days to Five Weeks — Six Months In, Not One Original Goal Has Been Met

The war was pitched as four days to five weeks. Six months later, Hormuz is still closed, the Houthis hold Bab el-Mandeb, and Iran's...

Brandon WeichertAugust 6, 2026

President Donald J. Trump delivers remarks at a FIFA reception at Trump Tower in New York City, Friday, July 17, 2026, ahead of the World Cup Final on Sunday. (Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok)

The Treaty

Donald Trump Has Lost the Iran War and He Has No Way to Fix It Now

While many are breathing a sigh of relief over President Donald J. Trump’s apparent de-escalation with the Islamic Republic of Iran, there remain some...

Brandon WeichertAugust 3, 2026

Marines with Bravo Company, 4th Tanks Battalion, fire the M1A1 Abrams tank during a live-fire exercise as part of Exercise Arrow 18 in Pohjankangas Training Area near Kankaanpaa, Finland, May 15, 2018. Exercise Arrow is an annual Finnish multi-national exercise with the purpose of training with mechanized infantry, artillery, and mortar field training skills in a live-fire exercise. This is the first year the Marine Corps is participating in this exercise and the first time the M1A1 Abrams tanks have been in Finland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Marcin Platek/Released)

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Trump Says the Saudi Crown Prince Told Him ‘We Would Much Prefer a Deal’ Because ‘You Don’t Know Where These Attacks Lead’

Steve Balestrieri reports Trump says Saudi Arabia's crown prince urged a deal over an attack — 'you don't know where these attacks lead' —...

Steve BalestrieriAugust 3, 2026

KOROR, Palau — A Patriot Advanced Capability 2 Interceptor missile is fired from an M903 Patriot Launching Station assigned to Battery D, 1st Battalion, 1st Air Defense Artillery Regiment during the patriot live fire portion of Exercise Tenacious Archer 25 on Aug. 21, 2025. Exercise Tenacious Archer 25 is a training event designed to build interoperability, capacity, and relationships that deter aggression and promote peace through strength. The exercise sharpens the brigade’s ability to operate across multiple domains, reinforcing U.S. Army Pacific’s commitment to regional security and stability.(U.S. Army photo by Capt. Frank Spatt)

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Trump Says the Strait of Hormuz Is Already Open to Commercial Traffic and Completely Under US Control Through the Blockade

Jack Buckby reports the negotiations Trump promised for Monday never materialized — Tehran says none were arranged and its only channel runs through Oman....

Jack BuckbyAugust 3, 2026

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The Head of US European Command Warned That the Fleet Lacks the Air-Defense Missiles to Cover Both Israel and the Homeland

Brandon J. Weichert argues depletion, not begging, drove Trump's stand-down: EUCOM's chief warned the fleet lacks air-defense missiles to cover Israel and the homeland,...

Brandon WeichertAugust 3, 2026

ANDAMAN SEA (Oct. 12, 2012) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) moves into formation in the Andaman Sea. Ships and aircraft of the George Washington and John C. Stennis carrier strike groups are conducting exercises to increase interoperability, readiness, and the capability to respond quickly to various potential crises in the region, ranging from combat operations to humanitarian assistance. The U.S. Navy is constantly deployed to preserve peace, protect commerce, and deter aggression through forward presence. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released)

Dollars and Sense

Trump Just Got Hit with a New Problem: He Announced a ‘Deal’ to End the Iran War and Tehran Denies One Is Anywhere Close

Stephen Silver reports Trump's Truth Social deal announcement met flat denials from Tehran, which confirms only route talks with Oman. A former Iranian diplomat...

Stephen SilverAugust 3, 2026

U.S. Air Force Maj. Taylor “FEMA” Hiester, F-16 Viper Demonstration Team commander and pilot, performs aerial maneuvers in a U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon during AirVenture at Oshkosh, Wisconsin, July 24, 2026. The F-16 is a multi-role fighter capable of air-to-air and air-to-ground combat operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Steven Cardo)

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Iran Is Reportedly Set to Receive Up to Four Hundred Chinese Shoulder-Fired Launchers to Plug the Gaps in Its Skies

Iran is reportedly set to receive up to four hundred Chinese shoulder-fired air defence launchers, which analysts say would not stop stealth fighters but...

Caleb LarsonJuly 30, 2026

Maj. Kristin Wolfe, F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team pilot and commander, flies an F-35 assigned to the 421st Fighter Generation Squadron at the Wings Over Houston Airshow, Texas, Oct. 15, 2023. The airshow showcases vintage World War II aircraft alongside modern aviation and has supported a variety of local and national charities during its 39-year history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kaitlyn Ergish)

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Iran Says It Hit Three F-35 Fighters in Jordan, CENTCOM Says Nothing Got Through, and the Satellite Imagery Is Too Poor to Tell

Iranian sources say drones and ballistic missiles struck two Jordanian air bases and hit three F-35 fighters. CENTCOM denies it. Satellite imagery appears to...

Isaac SeitzJuly 30, 2026

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 501 performs a flight demonstration over Washington, D.C., July 4, 2026. The 89th Maintenance Group furnished specialized ground equipment, tools and apron parking locations at nearby Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, to support the staging and execution of VMFAT 501 transient airshow assets during the national Freedom 250 celebration. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Christopher Guerra)

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

There’s 1 Simple Reason Oil Firms Are Thriving on the Iran War: Chaos in the Trade Routes Is Exactly Where They Make Money

Shell has posted its strongest quarterly profit in four years, more than doubling year on year even as gas production fell. The quarter closed...

Stephen SilverJuly 30, 2026

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The Treaty

America’s Iran War Was Supposed to Last Four Days to Five Weeks — Six Months In, Not One Original Goal Has Been Met

The Treaty

Donald Trump Has Lost the Iran War and He Has No Way to Fix It Now

The Treaty

Trump Says the Saudi Crown Prince Told Him ‘We Would Much Prefer a Deal’ Because ‘You Don’t Know Where These Attacks Lead’

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Trump Says the Strait of Hormuz Is Already Open to Commercial Traffic and Completely Under US Control Through the Blockade

The Treaty

The Head of US European Command Warned That the Fleet Lacks the Air-Defense Missiles to Cover Both Israel and the Homeland

Dollars and Sense

Trump Just Got Hit with a New Problem: He Announced a ‘Deal’ to End the Iran War and Tehran Denies One Is Anywhere Close

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Iran Is Reportedly Set to Receive Up to Four Hundred Chinese Shoulder-Fired Launchers to Plug the Gaps in Its Skies

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Iran Says It Hit Three F-35 Fighters in Jordan, CENTCOM Says Nothing Got Through, and the Satellite Imagery Is Too Poor to Tell

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

There’s 1 Simple Reason Oil Firms Are Thriving on the Iran War: Chaos in the Trade Routes Is Exactly Where They Make Money

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