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Why the country’s vaunted network of regional militias has mostly stayed quiet.

“This is not a so-called regime change war, ” Hegseth said.

Oil and gas prices have jumped, but not as high as one might expect.

The attackers seek quick success as their air defenses dwindle. Iran will try to drag it out.

War in Iran could pose instability risks as its neighbors to the east escalate their conflict.

Why every U. S. president ends up in a major military campaign.

The national security apparatus built after 9/11 transformed the country in unpredictable ways.

The announcement comes as the war continues into its second day.

Airstrikes on Iran have already made the Middle East safer. They may also make it freer.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei brought his country and regime to ruin.

Iran has not confirmed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death.

Voters were promised America First, not Bush-era interventions.

The United States and Israel have set a high bar for success in their war on Iran.

Early views fell along ideological lines as the international community waits for damage reports.