Five years after leaving, we still owe a debt to our Afghan allies.
Support for Afghan Refugees Needs Renewed Commitment Nearly 20 years after the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan, the abrupt withdrawal of troops in 2021 left the country under Taliban control again. Many images from that chaotic moment—people clinging to planes in desperation—still linger in our minds. Following this turmoil, various groups, particularly conservative evangelicals and veterans’ […]
Saudi Arabia Participates in U.S. Operations Against Iranian Allies in Iraq
U.S. Airstrikes Target Iranian Proxy Forces in Iraq The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Tuesday night that it had executed airstrikes against Iranian-aligned forces in Iraq, with assistance from Saudi Arabian military support. CENTCOM identified the targets as “Iranian-aligned terrorists,” stating that these strikes were essential in response to attempts to bomb oil facilities […]
Trump and Graham’s incredible path from fierce opponents to close allies
Senator Lindsey Graham Passes Away at Age 71 Senator Lindsey Graham from South Carolina, who had reservations about Donald Trump’s nomination in the 2016 presidential race, has died at the age of 71. Graham had famously warned, “Nominating Trump will destroy us… and rightly so.” His skepticism, however, didn’t prevent him from aligning with Trump […]
Netanyahu: ‘Israel Has Lost One of Its Best Allies’ — Israeli Leaders Honoring Lindsey Graham
Condolences Pour in for Sen. Lindsey Graham Following His Death On Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed deep condolences on behalf of Israel’s political landscape, stating that the country had “lost one of its great friends” with the sudden passing of Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). He hailed Graham as one of South Carolina’s staunchest […]
Mark Carney attributes increased defense spending among NATO allies to Trump.
President Trump Criticizes Allies on Iran and NATO Spending President Donald Trump spoke to the press alongside NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, where he shared news about a significant military operation against Iran. He also announced that he was suspending trade with Spain due to its failure to meet defense commitments. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney […]
Allies of Graham Platner call for him to withdraw from the Maine race due to a rape accusation.
Allegations Disrupt Maine Senate Candidate’s Campaign Maine’s Democratic Senate hopeful, Graham Platner, has been advocating for a progressive coalition, yet key players in the party are distancing themselves from him. This past Monday took a troubling turn for Platner as allegations surfaced involving an assault on his ex-girlfriend. The news spread quickly, prompting several prominent […]
Trump reaches NATO Ankara summit upset about Iran actions from allies
Overview of the NATO Summit and U.S.-Iran Relations U.S. Ambassador to NATO, Matthew Whitaker, expressed President Donald Trump’s strong disapproval of Iran’s response to a recent peace deal, labeling it as “totally unacceptable.” He pointed out that maintaining a strategic U.S. military presence and imposing economic sanctions are crucial leverage for the U.S. Furthermore, he […]
Vessels gradually pass through the Strait of Hormuz as US allies criticize Iran’s response.
Shipping traffic was slow in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday as U.S. allies in the Gulf expressed strong disapproval of Iran’s recent drone strike on Bahrain. The United Arab Emirates condemned the attack in “the strongest terms,” while Kuwait, which is home to a significant U.S. military base, labeled it a “threat to regional […]
Marco Rubio Starts Trip to the Middle East While Doubtful Gulf Allies Raise Concerns About Iran Agreement
Rubio Engages Gulf Leaders Amid US-Iran MOU Uncertainty Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who has been relatively quiet regarding the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) situation between the US and Iran, recently met with leaders from the Persian Gulf. His discussions took place over Tuesday and Wednesday, aiming to address their concerns about the ongoing peace […]
NATO Secretary Mark Rutte acknowledges Trump’s frustration with allies
NATO Chief Supports Trump’s Actions on Iran NATO chief Gen. Mark Rutte has expressed his approval of President Donald Trump’s approach to Iran, describing it as essential for safeguarding the security of NATO allies. He also shared his disappointment at what he saw as a lack of backing from other NATO countries. “I think the […]