US, China lose Iran influence
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The war in Iran had weakened U.S. and Chinese influence, seeped into daily life in Tehran and risked becoming a protracted, unclear endgame, analysts said.
Two weeks, tops.
September 17, 2026 at 12:10 AM
Two weeks, tops.
Reposted by Daniel W. Drezner, David Darmofal
Trump: Hopefully we're toward the end of the war with Iran
September 16, 2026 at 11:18 PM
Trump: Hopefully we're toward the end of the war with Iran
Reposted by Vaughan S. Roberts
On Sept. 11, Pete Hegseth defended the Iran war and declared: “The Lord trains our arms for war and our hands for battle.”
Pope Leo XIV’s message bears repeating: Jesus “does not listen to the prayers of those who wage war, but rejects them.”
Pope Leo XIV’s message bears repeating: Jesus “does not listen to the prayers of those who wage war, but rejects them.”
“Your Hands Are Full of Blood” — Pope Leo XIV’s Palm Sunday Message to Warmakers
On the first day of Holy Week, the pope invoked Isaiah to declare that God rejects the prayers of those who wage war — with the U.S.-Israeli bombing of Iran entering its second month.
www.thelettersfromleo.com
September 16, 2026 at 10:20 PM
On Sept. 11, Pete Hegseth defended the Iran war and declared: “The Lord trains our arms for war and our hands for battle.”
Pope Leo XIV’s message bears repeating: Jesus “does not listen to the prayers of those who wage war, but rejects them.”
Pope Leo XIV’s message bears repeating: Jesus “does not listen to the prayers of those who wage war, but rejects them.”
Reposted by Marc Lynch
The impacts of the Iran war will intensify in the form of huge jumps in the prices of gasoline and diesel, analysts predict.
Attacks on Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline threaten to elevate what had been a shipping crisis into a broader disruption of oil.
Attacks on Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline threaten to elevate what had been a shipping crisis into a broader disruption of oil.
Analysts predict gas price jump, long disruption from damaged pipeline
The forecast of economic impacts beyond November’s midterms contrast with the Trump administration’s optimistic messaging.
www.washingtonpost.com
September 16, 2026 at 8:30 PM
The impacts of the Iran war will intensify in the form of huge jumps in the prices of gasoline and diesel, analysts predict.
Attacks on Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline threaten to elevate what had been a shipping crisis into a broader disruption of oil.
Attacks on Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline threaten to elevate what had been a shipping crisis into a broader disruption of oil.
Juan Cole, The Geopolitical Struggle between the GCC and Iran
in the Greater Middle East, 2015-2020 academia.edu/resource/wor...
in the Greater Middle East, 2015-2020 academia.edu/resource/wor...
[English Version of:] “Al-Niza` al-Jiyusiyasi bayn Majlis al-Ta`awun li Duwal al-Khalij al-`Arabiyya wa Iran.” [“The Geostrategic Contest between the Gulf Cooperation Council and Iran”].
Between 2015 and 2020, Iran maintained its influence in the Middle East despite the attempt of the Saudi- and UAE-led Gulf Cooperation Council to displace it. The failed Yemen War, the failed Syrian r...
academia.edu
September 16, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Juan Cole, The Geopolitical Struggle between the GCC and Iran
in the Greater Middle East, 2015-2020 academia.edu/resource/wor...
in the Greater Middle East, 2015-2020 academia.edu/resource/wor...
The Iran War is out of control. Gas prices are about to hit record highs. Families are struggling to make ends meet. The threat of AI looms.
But Republicans already delivered tax cuts for corporations and billionaires — so Mike Johnson is sending the House home.
"Promises made, promises kept."
But Republicans already delivered tax cuts for corporations and billionaires — so Mike Johnson is sending the House home.
"Promises made, promises kept."
September 16, 2026 at 5:45 PM
The Iran War is out of control. Gas prices are about to hit record highs. Families are struggling to make ends meet. The threat of AI looms.
But Republicans already delivered tax cuts for corporations and billionaires — so Mike Johnson is sending the House home.
"Promises made, promises kept."
But Republicans already delivered tax cuts for corporations and billionaires — so Mike Johnson is sending the House home.
"Promises made, promises kept."
I'm starting to get the feeling that foreign policy is really complicated and we shouldn't be leaving it up to lizard-brained fuckups.
“It is unprecedented. We have two major waterways obstructed, active attacks, Iran escalating attacks, proxies being active and no signs of diplomatic talks. It’s a disastrous situation when you’re looking at it from an energy security angle.” www.nytimes.com/2026/09/16/b...
September 16, 2026 at 5:44 PM
I'm starting to get the feeling that foreign policy is really complicated and we shouldn't be leaving it up to lizard-brained fuckups.
Reposted by Michael D. McDonald, James Goodwin
“It is unprecedented. We have two major waterways obstructed, active attacks, Iran escalating attacks, proxies being active and no signs of diplomatic talks. It’s a disastrous situation when you’re looking at it from an energy security angle.” www.nytimes.com/2026/09/16/b...
September 16, 2026 at 5:28 PM
“It is unprecedented. We have two major waterways obstructed, active attacks, Iran escalating attacks, proxies being active and no signs of diplomatic talks. It’s a disastrous situation when you’re looking at it from an energy security angle.” www.nytimes.com/2026/09/16/b...
War with Iran. Fighting with allies. Embracing dictators. Upending the global trading system.
None of this is inevitable. A different American foreign policy is possible.
michaelmcfaul.substack.com/p/trumps-for...
None of this is inevitable. A different American foreign policy is possible.
michaelmcfaul.substack.com/p/trumps-for...
September 16, 2026 at 5:02 PM
War with Iran. Fighting with allies. Embracing dictators. Upending the global trading system.
None of this is inevitable. A different American foreign policy is possible.
michaelmcfaul.substack.com/p/trumps-for...
None of this is inevitable. A different American foreign policy is possible.
michaelmcfaul.substack.com/p/trumps-for...
by Ian Bremmer
iran war in numbers (approx.):
$38 billion spent… >60% of interceptors used… diesel at $6.27 per gallon.
masterful gambit, sir.
$38 billion spent… >60% of interceptors used… diesel at $6.27 per gallon.
masterful gambit, sir.
September 16, 2026 at 4:57 PM
iran war in numbers (approx.):
$38 billion spent… >60% of interceptors used… diesel at $6.27 per gallon.
masterful gambit, sir.
$38 billion spent… >60% of interceptors used… diesel at $6.27 per gallon.
masterful gambit, sir.
Reposted by Greg Linden
Trump bombed Iran again in early Sept, ending a month of not bombing and hoping things improve.
They didn't.
US "accomplishments":
-Sunk a tanker
-Killed 5 at a wedding
-Fail to get others to sanction Iran
-More US bases damaged
-Houthi advances in Yemen
-Attacks on Saudi oil industry
My latest:
They didn't.
US "accomplishments":
-Sunk a tanker
-Killed 5 at a wedding
-Fail to get others to sanction Iran
-More US bases damaged
-Houthi advances in Yemen
-Attacks on Saudi oil industry
My latest:
Trump’s Iran Failure Deepens
More airstrikes, new sanctions, expanded regional fighting, and no end in sight
www.arcdigital.media
September 16, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Trump bombed Iran again in early Sept, ending a month of not bombing and hoping things improve.
They didn't.
US "accomplishments":
-Sunk a tanker
-Killed 5 at a wedding
-Fail to get others to sanction Iran
-More US bases damaged
-Houthi advances in Yemen
-Attacks on Saudi oil industry
My latest:
They didn't.
US "accomplishments":
-Sunk a tanker
-Killed 5 at a wedding
-Fail to get others to sanction Iran
-More US bases damaged
-Houthi advances in Yemen
-Attacks on Saudi oil industry
My latest:
Reposted by Nancy M. Wingfield
One of the most chef’s kiss headlines I’ve seen in a while. And a lucid, cogent read.
The Nation: Trump Has Lost Interest in the Iran War, but It’s Still Quite Interested in Him
https://www.thenation.com/article/world/trump-iran-war-middle-east/
The Nation: Trump Has Lost Interest in the Iran War, but It’s Still Quite Interested in Him
https://www.thenation.com/article/world/trump-iran-war-middle-east/
Trump Has Lost Interest in the Iran War, but It’s Still Quite Interested in Him
The United States is losing the conflict, stoking chaos in the region, and inviting economic calamity—all with no end in sight.
www.thenation.com
September 16, 2026 at 3:32 PM
One of the most chef’s kiss headlines I’ve seen in a while. And a lucid, cogent read.
The Nation: Trump Has Lost Interest in the Iran War, but It’s Still Quite Interested in Him
https://www.thenation.com/article/world/trump-iran-war-middle-east/
The Nation: Trump Has Lost Interest in the Iran War, but It’s Still Quite Interested in Him
https://www.thenation.com/article/world/trump-iran-war-middle-east/
Reposted by Henry Jones
The Iran War has now cost the average U.S. household around $1,760, according to an analysis from Moody’s.
September 16, 2026 at 1:26 PM
The Iran War has now cost the average U.S. household around $1,760, according to an analysis from Moody’s.
by Book Reviews
★ The sweeping, landmark debut from journalist Rozina Ali explores decades of surveillance and harassment faced by Muslims in the U.S. With its wide scope, this riveting account exposes how the “war on terror” was always a war at home. @CrownPublishing buff.ly/wMONPGq
September 16, 2026 at 12:30 PM
★ The sweeping, landmark debut from journalist Rozina Ali explores decades of surveillance and harassment faced by Muslims in the U.S. With its wide scope, this riveting account exposes how the “war on terror” was always a war at home. @CrownPublishing buff.ly/wMONPGq
Reposted by Greg Linden
We are in the midst of a radical realignment of global power, as the U.S. pulls out all the stops to doom itself to decades of comparative weakness. Our enemies and former allies alike are claiming our discarded power.
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday proposed opening a path for Canada to become the European Union's first associate member, a striking overture as U.S. President Donald T...
www.cbc.ca
September 16, 2026 at 12:05 PM
We are in the midst of a radical realignment of global power, as the U.S. pulls out all the stops to doom itself to decades of comparative weakness. Our enemies and former allies alike are claiming our discarded power.
House Directs Trump to Halt War With Iran www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/u...
House Directs Trump to Halt War With Iran or Secure Congress’s Approval
It was the fifth time that a chamber of the Republican-controlled Congress has voted to rein in President Trump’s war powers as discontent with the conflict grows among voters.
www.nytimes.com
September 16, 2026 at 9:04 AM
House Directs Trump to Halt War With Iran www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/u...
House Directs Trump to Halt War With Iran or Secure Congress’s Approval www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/u...
House Directs Trump to Halt War With Iran or Secure Congress’s Approval
It was the fifth time that a chamber of the Republican-controlled Congress has voted to rein in President Trump’s war powers as discontent with the conflict grows among voters.
www.nytimes.com
September 16, 2026 at 7:36 AM
House Directs Trump to Halt War With Iran or Secure Congress’s Approval www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/u...
Reposted by James Cameron
I talked with Bloomberg about the blockade of Iran.
BLUF: Iran can weather this for a lot longer than the Trump administration seems to think.
www.bloomberg.com/graphics/202...
BLUF: Iran can weather this for a lot longer than the Trump administration seems to think.
www.bloomberg.com/graphics/202...
The Iran Blockade’s Growing Price Tag Is Draining America’s Global Military Power
The cost of naval operations since the buildup began in January has topped $7.1 billion — not including all the US assets being used to escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz.
www.bloomberg.com
September 16, 2026 at 6:36 AM
I talked with Bloomberg about the blockade of Iran.
BLUF: Iran can weather this for a lot longer than the Trump administration seems to think.
www.bloomberg.com/graphics/202...
BLUF: Iran can weather this for a lot longer than the Trump administration seems to think.
www.bloomberg.com/graphics/202...
by Shibley Telhami Reposted by Stacy D. VanDeveer
"Moulton and his colleagues pointed to depleted munitions stockpiles, rising energy costs and a far lengthier war than the weekslong foray that Mr. Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth promised when they began bombing Iran at the end of February."
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/u...
House Directs Trump to Halt War With Iran or Secure Congress’s Approval
It was the fifth time that a chamber of the Republican-controlled Congress has voted to rein in President Trump’s war powers as discontent with the conflict grows among voters.
www.nytimes.com
September 16, 2026 at 6:05 AM
"Moulton and his colleagues pointed to depleted munitions stockpiles, rising energy costs and a far lengthier war than the weekslong foray that Mr. Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth promised when they began bombing Iran at the end of February."
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/u...