Defense Priorities

Articles

In the mediaUS‑Israel‑Iran, Iran, Israel, Israel‑Iran, Middle East

The war with Iran will go on, and on

Featuring Rosemary Kelanic

May 4, 2026

In the mediaUS‑Israel‑Iran, Iran, Israel‑Iran

Trump said Iran’s oil pipelines will soon ‘explode.’ Energy experts doubt it.

Featuring Rosemary Kelanic

April 30, 2026

In the mediaUS‑Israel‑Iran, Iran, Israel, Israel‑Iran, Middle East

Can U.S. blockade Iranian-linked ships anywhere in the world? Yes, but …

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

April 19, 2026

US‑Israel‑Iran, Iran, Israel, Israel‑Iran, Middle East

The risks of Donald Trump’s Strait of Hormuz blockade plan

By Jennifer Kavanagh

April 13, 2026

In the mediaUS‑Israel‑Iran, Iran, Israel, Israel‑Iran, Middle East

Trump’s naval blockade against Iran faces challenges

Featuring Daniel Davis

April 12, 2026

In the mediaUS‑Israel‑Iran, Iran, Israel, Israel‑Iran, Middle East

Vance, who wasn’t keen on Iran war, now tasked with trying to end it

Featuring Rosemary Kelanic

April 11, 2026