As of 4/26/26, one of the most under-discussed escalations in the current Iran war is the U.S. seizure of the Iranian-flagged cargo ship Touska. Earlier this week, American forces intercepted the vessel, fired into its engine room to disable it, boarded it, and took custody of the ship and cargo. By any honest reading ofContinue reading “The U.S. Takeover of the Iranian Ship Was Absolutely an Act of War”
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The Iran War Is Escalating Again — And Things Are Getting Worse
As of 4/26/26, hopes that the Iran war was cooling down appear to be fading fast. Instead of de-escalation, the region seems to be sliding back into confrontation. Diplomatic momentum is weakening, tensions between the United States and Iran are rising again, and the Strait of Hormuz remains at the center of the crisis. RecentContinue reading “The Iran War Is Escalating Again — And Things Are Getting Worse”
The Current Iran War Feels More Dangerous Than the Cuban Missile Crisis
The current Iran war, as of 4/21/26, has entered a phase that should alarm the entire world. A few days ago, the United States under President Trump reportedly attacked and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman after it allegedly attempted to challenge the U.S. naval blockade. Trump publicly claimed a U.S.Continue reading “The Current Iran War Feels More Dangerous Than the Cuban Missile Crisis”