MiddleEastConflict
US bombs Iran’s nuclear sites: What led to Trump pulling the trigger – and what happens next?
US bombs Iran’s nuclear sites: What led to Trump pulling the trigger – and what happens next? The US launched a surprise attack on three Iranian nuclear facilities, including Fordo, Isfahan, and Natanz, using “bunker buster” bombs and Tomahawk missiles in the early hours of June 22, 2025. The strike was likely intended to cripple […]
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The commitment trap: How Israel, Iran and the US risk becoming prisoners to policies
The commitment trap: How Israel, Iran and the US risk becoming prisoners to policies The “commitment trap” refers to a situation where states and governments feel compelled to continue with a promised course of action, even if it’s not in their best interest. The concept applies to various situations, including unilateral acts of aggression, preemptive […]
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In talking with Tehran, Trump is reversing course on Iran – could a new nuclear deal be next?
In talking with Tehran, Trump is reversing course on Iran – could a new nuclear deal be next? The US and Iran are engaged in diplomatic talks, led by President Trump’s top foreign policy negotiator Steve Witkoff, after Trump withdrew from the JCPOA in 2016. Several factors have changed since Trump’s withdrawal, including Saudi Arabia’s […]
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Christian Zionism hasn’t always been a conservative evangelical creed – churches’ views of Israel have evolved over decades
Christian Zionism hasn’t always been a conservative evangelical creed – churches’ views of Israel have evolved over decades Participants in a 'United for Israel' march, led by The Pursuit NW Christian Church, stand on the University of Washington's campus in May 2024. Jason Redmond/AFP via Getty Images During confirmation hearings, Mike Huckabee, President Donald Trump’s […]
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