Iran survives six months of war as US costs mount, Congress resists, and Tehran escalates to force negotiations.
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Syria’s public banks could extend credit to ignored regions and small firms, but only with transparent governance and professional assessment.
US-Iraq oil deals hinge on disarming militias as Washington withdraws, but attacks and Iran’s influence threaten the entire economic reset.
A Pentagon report details billions in combat spending, military losses, damaged bases, and supply pressures linked to the Iran conflict.
The Houthis are not Iranian proxies but autonomous partners with their own revenue and decision-making, requiring a dual-track US policy.
Ali Khamenei’s missing will and Mojtaba’s disappearance leave Iran’s leadership still facing unresolved questions over legitimacy and succession.
The Iran war is poisoning water, air, and farmland while displacing millions and eroding governments already facing climate stress.
Pete Hegseth pushed an unwinnable Iran war, ignored depleted missiles, and dismissed troop morale, leaving Trump trapped and demanding removal.
AIPAC’s spending failed to secure key Democratic primaries as Gaza, lobbying, and voter distrust turned endorsements into liabilities.
U.S. strikes and economic pressure leave Iran isolated, weakening its military options while Washington keeps Hormuz open to commercial traffic.