The president is considering another escalation in the Middle East.
Regime collapse is unlikely, but a revised approach might still degrade the Iranian position.
Max Blumenthal fits into a long, disreputable tradition.
The quieter, longer-term strategy could help push the conflict out of the minds of voters ahead of the midterms.
Tehran wants the Arab public to balk at the cost of allying with the United States.
Even if the Iran war ends tomorrow, don’t expect relief at the pump any time soon.
And if he blames the next administration for whatever happens, he’ll likely succeed.
How voters in Virginia’s veteran-rich Second Congressional District feel about the war could determine control of Congress.
In April 2024, the U.S. military helped avoid a wider conflict in the Middle East by working with Israel to defeat an Iranian missile attack.
Success requires knowing what motivates your enemy.