World on the Brink? Fact-Checking Two Views of U.S. Global Leadership
Julia Ioffe and Danielle Pletka offer competing views of the Iran war, alliances, intervention and America’s role in an unstable world.
Strait of Hormuz
The US-Iran War: Ceasefire Breakdown, Renewed Strikes, and a Last-Ditch Push for Talks
This post reflects events as of July 11, 2026. The situation is changing rapidly, and some details below may be overtaken by events. Talks between US and Iranian officials are scheduled in Oman today. What Happened The ceasefire between the United States and Iran broke down this week after the most intense exchange of fire … Read more
