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April 14, 2024 | Richard Goldberg |

The epic fail of Biden’s doctrine vs. Iran — no consequences

President Biden needs to face reality: His policies of appeasing Iran while waging political warfare against Israel led Tehran to conclude it could launch a massive attack on Israel and face no consequences. As...

April 5, 2024 | |

Gaza Flotilla Plans Mid-April Sailing

A coalition of pro-Palestinian activist groups, including a Turkish charity outlawed by Israel, plans to send several ships to breach the Gaza Strip blockade in mid-April. The Freedom...

March 25, 2024 | Ivana Stradner, RADM (Ret.) Mark Montgomery

Serbia and Russia want to refight Kosovo, this time with disinformation

Excerpt Yesterday, marked the 25th anniversary of NATO’s intervention against Serbia in 1999 to halt the human rights abuses perpetrated against the ethnic Albanian population in Kosovo. Today,...

March 17, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Iran’s far reaching influence: Are the Houthis getting leverage via attacks?

Houthi attacks escalate, Iran's influence grows. US responds with airstrikes as tensions rise with joint naval drills involving Russia and China.

March 14, 2024 | |

U.S. Grants Iran Sanctions Waiver Worth $10 Billion

The Biden administration renewed a sanctions waiver on March 13 that grants Iran access to $10 billion in previously escrowed funds. The waiver, which allows the Islamic Republic...

February 27, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Iran-backed Houthis increase sea drone attacks

The use of naval drones is an emerging technology. The US Navy, for instance, has experimented with a number of new naval drones in recent years.

February 17, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Iran pushes threats from Yemen to Lebanon

The overall context then is that the Houthis and Hezbollah are both vowing to step up attacks, despite the fact they have faced opposition from the US and Israel respectively.

February 7, 2024 | Mark Dubowitz, David Adesnik

The truth of Biden’s ‘revenge’ on Iran

Airstrikes on the desert sands won't scare the Ayatollah - only an assault on his terror army will teach Tehran not to kill Americans. So, what’s THIS President so afraid of, ask top military analysts.

February 4, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

US airstrikes on Iran-backed Houthis shows resilience

The new round of strikes comes after the US also carried out strikes against Iranian-backed militias in Iraq and Syria.

February 2, 2024 | Jiwon Ma, Sophie McDowall

Cyber Resilience Is Key To Protecting U.S. Naval Manufacturing

Regulatory filings last month have revealed new information about the amount of personal information compromised in a ransomware attack on Fincantieri Marine Group (FMG), the U.S. subsidiary of an Italian...

January 30, 2024 | RADM (Ret.) Mark Montgomery |

How to hold Iran accountable for killing US troops

The death of three service members in the Jordanian desert Sunday night was inevitable. The Biden administration relied on fortune, not fortitude, and three families will bear the consequences...

January 21, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Iran considering next steps against Israel, US amid strikes

Escalation in Syria, Iraq, and the Red Sea, in which Iran may suffer more losses than it can easily replace, could be a challenge for Iran in the long term.

January 11, 2024 | |

Iran Seizes Oil Tanker Off Coast of Oman

The Iranian navy announced on January 11 that it seized the St. Nikolas oil tanker near the Omani port of Sohar. Iran claims its actions are in retaliation for the American seizure...

January 8, 2024 | |

China’s Largest Shipping Company Suspends Transports to Israel Due to Houthi Attacks

China’s state-owned shipping company COSCO temporarily suspended shipping to Israel on January 7 likely due to escalating Houthi attacks in the Red Sea. This move follows the January...

December 20, 2023 | |

Houthis Continue Threats Despite New U.S.-Led Multilateral Red Sea Operation

Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen vowed on December 19 to continue threatening international shipping in the Red Sea. “No matter how many alliances America mobilizes, our military...

November 30, 2023 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Iran-backed Houthis claim Red Sea only safe if Gaza war ends

The Houthi slogan is “death to America, death to Israel, curse the Jews,” suggesting that attacks against Israel aren't a new policy, but an escalation.

October 6, 2023 | |

Strengthened U.S. Force Deters Iran’s Maritime Aggression

A senior U.S. military official said on October 5 that American military units sent to the Middle East over the summer have proven effective in deterring Iranian maritime aggression....

July 9, 2023 | Cleo Paskal, Col. Grant Newsham

U.S. fighting China on the wrong battlefield

While the U.S. has been focused on preparing for the kinetic warfare battlefield, China has been registering big wins on the political warfare battlefield. You can see it all over the Pacific Islands.

June 1, 2023 | Saeed Ghasseminejad |

A Perilous Equation: Khamenei’s Nuclear Ambitions and Washington’s Inaction

Washington acknowledges that there is no simple way to return to the original nuclear deal with Iran, yet the lack of a viable alternative leaves the Biden administration seemingly rudderless.

May 30, 2023 | RADM (Ret.) Mark Montgomery |

Stationing US Navy Destroyers in Spain Increases Readiness in the Pacific

The U.S. Navy recently announced its intention to forward station an additional two Arleigh Burke-class ballistic missile defense-capable destroyers in Rota, Spain, raising the total number of U.S. destroyers...