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U.S. and Iran signal Strait of Hormuz deal is close
1+ hour, 8+ min ago (41+ words) Foundation for Defense of Democracies U.S. and Iran signal Strait of Hormuz deal is close H.R. joins CBS News to react to Chuck Hagel's comments on Iran and U.S. economic collapse....
Iran's proxy pipelines, Syria's evolving role, and what it means for regional security
1+ week, 1+ day ago (35+ words) Iran’s proxy pipelines, Syria’s evolving role, and what it means for regional security Foundation for Defense of Democracies Iran’s proxy pipelines, Syria’s evolving role, and what it means for regional security...
The dangerous pause in Iran
1+ week, 2+ day ago (42+ words) Foundation for Defense of Democracies The dangerous pause in Iran CCTI Senior Director and Senior Fellow Mark joins Aaron MacLean's School of War Podcast to discuss analyze the latest military developments in the Iran and Ukraine conflicts....
Jordan Should Stop Hedging and Stand Firm Against Iran
2+ week, 2+ day ago (588+ words) Iranian attacks on neighboring countries, relaunched after the collapse of the Memorandum of Understanding between Tehran and Washington, have now claimed the lives of two U.S. troops in Jordan and possibly a third. On July 18, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that “two…...
The U.S.-Iran feud over the Strait of Hormuz
2+ week, 6+ day ago (48+ words) Foundation for Defense of Democracies The U.S.-Iran feud over the Strait of Hormuz H.R. joins CBS News to discuss the current situation in the Strait of Hormuz as the U.S.-Iran feud ramps up....
Everyone is watching Iran... they're missing the bigger threat
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (45+ words) Everyone is watching Iran… they’re missing the bigger threat Foundation for Defense of Democracies Everyone is watching Iran… they’re missing the bigger threat David joins Stand Tall Israel to discuss how Hezbollah—not Iran's nuclear program—remains the regime's most…...
Lebanon’s moment of truth
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (46+ words) Foundation for Defense of Democracies Lebanon’s moment of truth Hussain joins Misgav Institute to discuss why Israel’s landmark agreement with Lebanon could result in the disarming of Hezbollah and is Lebanon’s last chance to reclaim sovereignty from Tehran....
Iraq launches corruption crackdown, sets deadline for militia weapons handover
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (573+ words) Foundation for Defense of Democracies June 30, 2026 | FDD's Long War Journal Iraq launches corruption crackdown, sets deadline for militia weapons handover Iraq launched a series of raids targeting corrupt politicians and officials on June 28. “Elite Counter Terrorism Service units raided homes…...
The Deal With Tehran Comes at the Expense of Iranians
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (288+ words) The regime executed at least 1,639 people in 2025, with some estimates reaching 2,159, including nearly 60 on political grounds. In 2026 alone, the Islamic Republic has executed more than 45 political prisoners on security charges, including public hangings held during the Persian New Year in…...
Don’t Help Iran Prop Up Hezbollah
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (70+ words) Foundation for Defense of Democracies When the Iranian regime demanded a Lebanon cease-fire clause in the memorandum of understanding with the U.S., it was a clever move. In exchange for ending its stranglehold on the Strait of Hormuz, the regime sought…...