Tag: IRAN
Is Iran Winning the Battle Over the Strait of Hormuz?
Any level of Iranian control would mark a major geopolitical shift in Tehran’s favor.
Selling Trust From Orbit
Satellite images are plentiful, affordable, and easy to fake. Providers will benefit from curbing their misuse.
Israel Strikes Lebanon After Accusing Hezbollah of Cease-Fire Violation
At the same time, Israeli and Lebanese negotiators were holding talks in Rome aimed at fostering a long-term diplomatic settlement.
Could U.S. Water Systems Be a New Front in the Iran War?
Dozens of U.S. water systems have been the targets of cyberattacks in the past week. Our reporter Dustin Volz explains how Iranian hackers are suspected, and how President Trump has cast blame elsewhere.
Suspected Iran Cyberattacks on U.S. Water Supply Follow Years of Warnings and Neglect
Federal and state officials are racing to address an assault on the nation’s water supply that they believe is the work of Iranian hackers.
The Saudis Are the Architects of Their Own Misfortune
Missed opportunities and strategic blunders have plagued Riyadh.
Iran Says It Is Nearing Final Agreement With Oman on Strait of Hormuz
The agreement on an acceptable route for ships to pass through the strait would effectively ratify Tehran’s control over the crucial waterway.
Why the United States Keeps Losing Wars
Washington has a long record of fighting the wrong war for the wrong objective.
Iran’s ‘Last Chance’ for Peace Talks
Qatar confirms that indirect U.S.-Iran negotiations are making progress.