Thoughts Worth Your Time
US House Speaker Mike Johnson declares Operation Epic Fury against Iran “almost done,” stating objectives are met despite new troop deployments to the region.
Iran rejects a US peace plan as “excessive,” issuing five strict conditions to end the war, as the Pentagon deploys ground troops to the Middle East.
Iran denies US negotiations after Trump claims “major points” of agreement. Tehran vows to close Strait of Hormuz if its power plants are hit in the ongoing war.
Trump pauses Iran strikes to pursue a deal, aiming to end the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices tumble on the news.
What is Israel’s Samson Doctrine? Discover the biblical origins of this “doomsday” nuclear strategy, its history, and how it shapes Middle Eastern security.
We are living through a moment that arms control experts have feared for decades. The war that erupted in the Middle East on February 28, 2026, is unlike any conflict before it—because for the first time, nuclear facilities are not just background concerns but direct military targets. The World Health…
