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24 results for “campaign strategy”
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump’s pressure campaign has Iran reeling. America can’t hesitate now
Targeted U.S. strikes, sanctions, and naval pressure curb IRGC activity near key shipping lanes, boosting deterrence but raising miscalculation risks.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran’s Proxy Strategy Is Never Coming Back
Signals from Tehran point to a structural shift away from deniable proxies, as costs rise and payoffs fall, prompting moves toward more direct deterrence.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Marine veteran weighs in on Trump's military strategy against Iran as strikes continue
Elliot Ackerman analyzes Trump’s calibrated strikes from Washington, weighing deterrence goals, escalation risks, and regional security impacts.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Iran proves that it might change its military leaders, but it’s not changing strategy
Tehran consolidates command under Mojtaba Khamenei while maintaining its regional posture, boosting deterrence and proxy coordination, analysts say.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
After killing hundreds in boat strikes, US military expands campaign on land in Latin America
Washington shifts year‑old maritime campaign inland, citing logistics disruption. Rights groups warn of sovereignty breaches, civilian risk, and opacity.
- 7 min
- Latin America
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Abdul El-Sayed says he hopes to campaign with Obama after ‘warm and inspiring’ call
Democratic Senate hopeful says a warm call with Obama could lead to fall events, signaling national coordination and potential momentum in Michigan.
- 6 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran’s deepest weakness is getting exposed through America’s maximum pressure campaign
Washington steps up sanctions and selective strikes to curb Iran’s oil income and IRGC capacity, raising regional risk and testing Tehran’s resilience.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Democratic Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate doesn't recall 'abolish the Senate' post in 2021, campaign says
Francesca Hong’s campaign says she doesn’t recall a 2021 post urging to abolish the Senate, as Washington operatives scrutinize messaging and traceability.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran hits U.S. facilities in the Middle East as Trump is pressed on exit strategy
Iran hits U.S. bases across the Middle East, escalating a cycle of retaliation as Washington urges a clear exit strategy and raises readiness levels.
- 7 min
- Middle East
Military / WarThe Veil
U.S. strikes bridges around key port in Iran, expanding campaign in battle over Hormuz
Washington expands strikes to bridges in southern Iran, disrupting port access and logistics as campaign over Strait of Hormuz intensifies.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
I've studied military strategy. Trump now faces Iran's oldest battlefield trick
Iran widens the maritime chessboard to strain US logistics and coalition unity, raising costs and risks without seeking a decisive clash.
- 8 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump claims ‘other people’ could lead ground campaign in Iran
In Washington, Trump won’t rule out Iran ground campaign, warns strikes on civilian infrastructure next week unless Tehran meets demands.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
EU targets Russian intelligence officers accused of running a yearslong cyber spying campaign
Brussels targets Russian intelligence officers, hackers, and firms for sustained intrusions on EU institutions, infrastructure, and companies.
- 7 min
- Russia
Military / WarThe Veil
French court clears path for conservative presidential candidate, but house arrest threatens campaign
Appeals court upholds Le Pen conviction but trims ban, enabling a 2027 run. Possible house arrest may restrict campaigning as France’s politics polarize.
- 7 min
- France
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
WATCH: Ex-Warren campaign volunteer spotted praising murderous ex-Iranian leader
Ex-Warren volunteer Calla Walsh lauds Ayatollah Khamenei on Iran’s Press TV, prompting scrutiny of past campaign ties and messaging optics.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Platner Senate campaign taking 'time to reflect' on path forward after sexual assault allegation
Platner’s Maine Senate campaign pauses after report on assault allegation it denies, as staff assess next steps amid scrutiny and donor concerns.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
The Strategy Behind the Battle for Crimea
Kyiv intensifies strikes on Crimea to strain Russian logistics and air defenses, aiming to reshape the Black Sea front without a rapid land push.
- 7 min
- Crimea
Military / WarThe Veil
How Iran attacks are forcing the Pentagon to rethink its decades-old Middle East base strategy
Washington weighs dispersing forces, upgrading defenses, and revising access deals to counter evolving Iranian missile and drone threats.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Knicks hand Mamdani-backed candidate cease and desist letter for using team's logo in campaign: report
Team challenges Aber Kawas campaign over alleged unauthorized logo use, prompting branding review and potential legal response in New York.
- 7 min
- USA
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
NATO Secretary Mark Rutte praises Trump's Iran strategy, addresses president's frustration with allies
Secretary General Mark Rutte praises Trump’s Iran approach, urges tighter allied coordination amid burden-sharing strains and escalation risks.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Ukraine steps up campaign to isolate Crimea and heap pressure on Putin
Kyiv intensifies strikes on Crimea, causing fuel shortages and power outages to strain Russian logistics and test Moscow’s capacity to protect assets.
- 7 min
- Crimea
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Vance reveals Trump lesson guiding Iran deal strategy as Tehran faces 60-day deadline
JD Vance outlines a Trump-inspired, benchmark-based Iran strategy as Tehran faces a 60-day deadline, with possible snap-back penalties for shortfalls.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Expert warns of 'general escalation' of fighting if Houthis resume Red Sea campaign
Washington experts caution that resumed Houthi Red Sea actions could disrupt shipping and raise regional tensions as U.S. signals tougher deterrence.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Senior MP reveals Russia’s strategy for strikes on Kiev — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union
Andrey Kartapolov says Moscow factors Kiev’s underground command sites into strike planning, signaling focus on decision hubs amid ongoing hostilities.
- 7 min
- Ukraine