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The war on Iran sounds the death knell for the old-school idea of “you break it, you own it. ”

Mark Carney’s tour of the Indo-Pacific this week is a rousing show of defiance, but it may have unintended effects.

Indonesia’s president offers to facilitate negotiations after U. S. and Israeli strikes.

The White House is discovering that Iran and Israel have a higher tolerance for pain, according to Mideast expert Vali Nasr.

All three countries are preparing to potentially wage weeks of conflict—or more.

A divided opposition faces a long road ahead.

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.