War and Peace
Armed conflicts, defense, military technology and the price humanity pays for peace.
The Hatred That Awaits the End of the World
Iran and Israel were once close allies — they traded oil together and co-developed missiles in secret projects. The 1979 Revolution transformed that partnership into existential hatred, fueled by an apocalyptic theology that sees Israel's destruction as a prerequisite for the coming of the Mahdi, the Shia messiah. Understanding this war requires looking beyond geopolitics.
The Day the World Held Its Breath
The US and Israel launched Operation Epic Fury against Iran, killing Ayatollah Khamenei and the country's entire senior military leadership. Iran retaliated with missiles against Israel and American bases across six countries. Schools were hit, cities shook, and the Middle East entered open war. We are only on Day One.
Easily Won
Trump said a war with Iran would be "easily won." His own Joint Chiefs chairman disagrees, satellite images show both sides arming up at an alarming pace, and history reminds us that Bush said "mission accomplished" in 2003 — then the mission lasted two more decades.