Tag: IRAN
The Iranian YouTube Show Posing Questions Few Dare Ask
Azad, a popular online debate program, has tackled topics that push the limits of Iran’s authoritarian system. Some question how it has remained on air.
Navy and USS Lincoln’s Problems Are Tied to Attacks on U.S. Base Early in War
Diego Garcia, a tiny island 2,200 miles from the Gulf of Oman, took over as the Navy’s logistics hub after Iran damaged a base in Bahrain.
Democrats Have ‘Woke 1.0.’ The G.O.P. Has Trump. Which Is the Bigger Drag?
Both parties face hurdles heading into the fall.
U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln Has Been Deployed for Months, Prompting Concerns
The U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln has been deployed for nearly nine months. Members of Congress are worried about the crew’s well-being.
The Iran War Has Left the U.S. Dangerously Exposed
The fight has offered Iran and other adversaries a clear picture of U.S. weaknesses.
Mojtaba Khamenei Is Planning for a Long War
The supreme leader’s new government appointments reveal the outlines of his military strategy.
What Does the Mecca Pact Deliver Pakistan?
The mutual defense agreement gives Islamabad a boost in the Middle East, with mixed results closer to home.
Gulf Oil Giants Are Spending Billions to Build Ways Around Strait of Hormuz
Even if a cease-fire materializes, Gulf exporters recognize that relying strictly on the Strait of Hormuz is a risk they can no longer take.
All the President’s Planes
Last month, President Trump made a dramatic exit after a visit to Turkey, prompting concerns about the safety of his planes. This week, we learned it was all a ruse.