Tension in the Middle East
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April 30th, 2026
Iran’s Economic Turmoil
When your country faces the prospect of hunger riots, you are not winning the war.
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April 27th, 2026
Bibles in Iran
In Iran, following Christ still carries risk and access to the Bible can come at great cost. But as signs of change begin to emerge, Dirk Smith says the Church must be ready for a moment that could place God’s word within reach of millions…
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April 21st, 2026
The Pope and the President
The pope can raise legitimate questions about whether U.S. action against Iran meets the criteria of just war theory. But that is not at all what he has done.
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April 16th, 2026
Iran: A Longer View
The prognosis of the Iran War is now so couched in politics and so warped by the American Left that the public has grown tired and wants it all to go away. But in truth, the situation is so fluid that…
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April 15th, 2026
Alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz
Expanding the Middle East’s energy pipeline network has potential pitfalls but also promise.
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April 14th, 2026
Trump and the War with Iran
Unless he suddenly loses practically all of the instincts and tactical astuteness that got him where he is, President Trump will win the Iran war.
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April 13th, 2026
Blockade of Strait of Hormuz
The president said the blockade is an effort to stop Iran from policing the strait to its economic benefit.
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April 13th, 2026
VP Vance ends 21-hour talks with Iran without deal; US demands no nuclear weapon development.
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April 10th, 2026
Premature Victory in Iran
Tehran is still a threat to the Strait and may retain enriched uranium.
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April 9th, 2026
Trump’s Plan for Iran
Analysis of Trump’s strategy and public messaging on the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and its implications.
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