U.S. President Donald Trump stated earlier today that, what he described as “the new Iranian leadership,” has expressed interest in negotiations. The operational authority over the security and military apparatus has reportedly become more concentrated within figures closely aligned with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the former Supreme …

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed the first American fatalities in the conflict with Iran, reporting that three U.S. service members were killed and five others wounded in attacks on regional bases. Despite the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s rapid and coordinated escalation demonstrates that regime command and …

On February 28, the United States and Israel launched a series of military strikes against Iran, signifying a major escalation in a region with already elevated tensions. President Trump declared the U.S. military strikes against Iran as part of a “massive and ongoing” combat campaign, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin …