US must explain Iran before time runs out
U.S. President Donald Trump holds a press conference with Attorney General Pam Bondi and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, June 27, 2025. Credit: Molly Riley/White House. The leaders of the…
President Trump’s Moment to Make the Case to the American People About Iran
Dear MEPIN Readers, With President Trump formally notifying Congress on July 10 that the United States has returned to hostilities, the 60-day clock under the War Powers Resolution has begun.…
Iran’s Only Clear Promise Is Already in Doubt
Dear MEPIN Readers, I was interviewed on Great Britain’s GB News to analyze the Iran MOU, what it addressed and where it fell short. Last week, I warned that Iran…
Why Iran May Be the Biggest Winner: My Latest Interview
Dear MEPIN Readers, This week, I was interviewed by one of Australia’s most recognizable broadcasters and a prominent advocate for Israel. In a wide-ranging discussion, we examined the implications of…
US must disabuse itself of its Middle East illusions
Supporters of Lebanon’s Hezbollah wave flags while commemorating Israel’s withdrawal from southern Lebanon in 2000, in the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, May 25, 2026.(photo credit: REUTERS/Raghed Waked) The mistaken…
Everyone’s Talking About the US Strikes in Hormuz — Here’s the Real Issue
Dear MEPIN readers, What are we to make of the President’s MOU calling for a 60-day extension of the cease-fire with Iran, along with the immediate granting of limited asset…