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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
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Kamala Harris Responds to Attack on Ohio Democrat Amy Acton: ‘Political Violence Has No Place in Our Nation’
Harris denounces alleged attack on Ohio candidate Amy Acton, saying political violence has no place in the U.S., urging scrutiny of campaign security.
- 7 min
- United States
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
5 political cartoons about the trade war with Canada
Five Canadian cartoons critique Trump-era tariffs, highlighting trade tensions, sector strains, and public sentiment shaping policy narratives.
- 7 min
- Canada
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
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump rejects Iran blame for Minnesota cyberattack, points finger at 'corrupt' political foe
Trump denies Iran’s role in Minnesota water system hack, accusing state mismanagement as officials face pressure for evidence and remediation plans.
- 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
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
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
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
Armenia’s drills with NATO states are political, not military – ex-defense minister — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union
Ex-defense chief Arshak Karapetyan says Armenia’s NATO drills are symbolic messaging with limited military value, stirring debate in Moscow and Yerevan.
- 6 min
- Armenia
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
Trump Says He Feels No Political Pressure to End War With Iran
At a Cabinet meeting, Trump said he feels no political pressure to end the Iran war, signaling continued operations despite strained ceasefire efforts.
- 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
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
House Democrats fail to fracture GOP support for Trump's Iran strategy in war powers vote
House Republicans stopped a Democratic resolution to limit Trump’s authority on Iran, keeping executive leverage intact and signaling a firm U.S. stance.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
How did America’s political violence get so bad?
A third apparent attempt on Donald Trump heightens fears that political violence is becoming recurring, prompting unity calls and security reviews.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
TPUSA reporter attacked at ICE protest warns a dark new line has been crossed in America’s political wars
Savanah Hernandez reports an assault while filming an anti-ICE protest in Minneapolis, raising fresh concerns over press safety at politically charged e...
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Bruce Springsteen's former drummer pushes back on the Boss's political attacks on Trump: 'Gotta have respect'
In New York, the ex-E Street Band drummer urges keeping politics offstage, saying respect for the office and individual should be maintained.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Waltz says Trump is using Iran's own oil strategy against itself to drive down global prices
Rep. Mike Waltz says the Trump team could allow limited Iranian crude rerouting at sea to ease global oil prices without lifting core sanctions.
- 7 min
- Iran
Society / CultureThe Veil
Alysa Liu speaks out on Eileen Gu's decision to compete for China over US and political backlash
Olympic figure skater Alysa Liu defended Eileen Gu's controversial decision to compete for Team China, calling critics hypocritical in heated debate.
- 4 min
- China
Society / CultureThe Veil
Plaque honoring Jan. 6 law enforcement installed after years of political disputes
A plaque honoring police and law enforcement who defended the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, has been installed after years of delays.
- 4 min
- United States
Society / CultureThe Veil
Stop trusting political parties to save urban America. It's time for us to rise and rebuild
Urban America needs timeless principles over political parties, that's what I see from my Walk Across America as I see communities trapped in dependency cycles.
- 4 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Turkey's growing reach in Africa seen complicating US strategy, analysts warn
Turkey military expansion Africa undermines U.S. goals as President Erdogan capitalizes on conflicts, analysts say. Turkish companies allegedly sold drones to b...
- 6 min
- Africa