The Labour prime minister’s indecision and the abject state of the British military have created an embarrassing display. The post Starmer’s Latest Political Snafu: The Iran War appeared first on The American Conservative .
UK Special Coverage Starmer’s Latest Political Snafu: The Iran War The Labour prime minister’s indecision and the abject state of the British military have created an embarrassing display. UK Special Coverage Forty-four years ago, Margaret Thatcher sent a British task force 8,000 miles to liberate the Falkland Islands. They had been invaded by Argentina. Last week Britain wasn’t even able to send a frigate to protect British personnel and their families in Akrotiri in Cyprus against Iranian drones. The HMS Dragon was still in dock in Portsmouth even as Iran was attacking the UK’s base on the Mediterranean island. The…Open
Americans, Venezuelans, and international observers alike were stunned by the daring night raid on Caracas that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, decapitating the government and demonstrating the absolute superiority of American arms and special operations units. The strongman was carted back to the United States in chains (and a surprisingly stylish […] The post Don’t Declare ‘Mission Accomplished’ in Venezuela Yet appeared first on The American Conservative .
Latin America Don’t Declare ‘Mission Accomplished’ in Venezuela Yet There are still lots of ways things could fall apart quickly. Americans, Venezuelans, and international observers alike were stunned by the daring night raid on Caracas that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, decapitating the government and demonstrating the absolute superiority of American arms and special operations units. The strongman was carted back to the United States in chains (and a surprisingly stylish outfit ) and literally paraded through the streets of New York City. Trump announced to the world that the U.S. would…Open
Republican congressmen refuse to call the conflict in Iran what it is. The post Is It Still the Department of ‘War’ or Not? appeared first on The American Conservative .
Politics Is It Still the Department of ‘War’ or Not? Republican congressmen refuse to call the conflict in Iran what it is. In September, Donald Trump renamed the Department of Defense to its previous title , the Department of War. The president said at the time, “It used to be called the Department of War and it had a stronger sound… We want defense, but we want offense too.” Secretary of Defense/War Pete Hegseth would add , “This name change is not just about renaming, it’s about restoring.” “Words matter,” he insisted. Words do matter. Both Trump and Hegseth both promised at various times…Open
The war looks like a case of diminishing returns, but ending it now allows the president to claim tangible victories. The post On Iran, Trump Should Take the Money and Run (Again) appeared first on The American Conservative .
Foreign Affairs On Iran, Trump Should Take the Money and Run (Again) The war looks like a case of diminishing returns, but ending it now allows the president to claim tangible victories. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images) “Very complete, pretty much”—thus President Donald Trump has described the progress of the war in Iran. (Of course, in the same Monday speech, he suggested with a classic bit of Trumpian triangulation that the United States might capture the Strait of Hormuz, so your mileage may vary.) The awesome strength of American conventional arms has been on full display. The Pentagon has announced encouraging signs…Open
Published March 11, 2025 Tensions between the United States and Iran have escalated sharply, raising serious questions about strategy, objectives, and long-term consequences. As military operations and geopolitical maneuvering intensify in the Middle East, one [...]
Published March 11, 2025 Operation Epic Fury — the joint military campaign led by the United States and Israel against Iran — entered its eleventh day, with U.S. defense officials reporting intensified strikes against Iranian [...]
Published March 11, 2025 Recent documents released by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) have cast fresh scrutiny on events in the hours and days leading up to Jeffrey Epstein’s death in custody on August [...]
Manuel Elias/United Nations via AP Published March 11, 2025 In a striking moment at the United Nations, the United States reportedly cast the only vote opposing a document tied to gender policy because it failed [...]
The vital waterways of Hormuz hold the key to a good share of the world’s oil transport. Published March 11, 2025 Tensions in the Middle East escalated dramatically this week after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard [...]
The country has prioritized self-sufficiency in producing a crucial battlefield weapon, though weaning itself fully off cheaper Chinese components is difficult.