Trump predicts Iran war over

Scholar power: 24.1%

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Political science 65%, Law 18%, History 13%, Communication & Media Studies 4%

Name	Field match	H-index	Scholar power
🎓 Daniel W. Drezner	36%	45	24.1%

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Carl Quintanilla

@carlquintanilla.bsky.social

“.. a fresh indication the sides haven’t agreed to an energy truce despite claims by US President Donald Trump.”

@bloomberg.com #$CRAK
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

September 17, 2026 at 11:49 AM

by Guy Grossman

60%

Scholar power: 60.1%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 65%, Law 18%, History 13%, Communication & Media Studies 4%

Name	Field match	H-index	Scholar power
🎓 Guy Grossman	36%	31	60.1%

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47.0%

3.4 h

3

60.1%

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0.157

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Guy Grossman

@guygrossman.bsky.social

As with Iran, or china after the tariff slap , the Trump administration keeps getting surprised that other countries have agency

Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 3h

“New alliances, new security measures, a new way of seeing rooted in the realities of the time.”

Canada And The EU Come Together

The world decouples from America

chadbourn.substack.com

September 17, 2026 at 9:51 AM

by Scott Lucas

51%

Scholar power: 51.1%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 65%, Law 18%, History 13%, Communication & Media Studies 4%

Name	Field match	H-index	Scholar power
🎓 Scott Lucas	44%	15	51.1%

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Scott Lucas

@scottlucas.bsky.social

Alongside Maj. Gen. Zahid Mahmood on Pakistan TV on Wednesday

Effect on US War on #Iran of #Houthi advance in #Yemen and their conflict with #SaudiArabia

State of Houthi advance, exchange of attacks with Saudi Arabia, and US talks with Houthis in Oman

#IranWar #BabAlMandeb

Scott Lucas @scottlucas.bsky.social · 3h

EA on Pakistan TV: Crisis Surges as Advance of #Yemen 's #Houthis Joins Failing US War on #Iran

#IranWar #StraitOfHormuz #BabAlMandeb #SaudiArabia

eaworldview.com/2026/09/us-i...

EA on Pakistan TV: Crisis Surges as Advance of Yemen's Houthis Joins Failing US War on Iran - EA WorldView

How advance of Yemen's Houthis feeds crisis of US War on Iran, as control of Bab al-Mandeb Strait joins Iranian control of Strait of Hormuz

eaworldview.com

September 17, 2026 at 9:21 AM

by Scott Lucas

51%

Scholar power: 51.1%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 65%, Law 18%, History 13%, Communication & Media Studies 4%

Name	Field match	H-index	Scholar power
🎓 Scott Lucas	44%	15	51.1%

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8.0 h

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51.1%

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0.095

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Scott Lucas

@scottlucas.bsky.social

On way to US, #SouthKorea FM says no decision on military deployment to #StraitOfHormuz

"We will prioritize international cooperation while giving foremost consideration to the safety of our people and freedom of navigation"

#Iran #IranWar

Scott Lucas @scottlucas.bsky.social · 8h

UPDATES: US War on #Iran, Day 203 --- #SaudiArabia Claims #Houthi Drone Near #Mecca

#IranWar #Yemen

eaworldview.com/2026/09/us-w...

UPDATES: US War on Iran, Day 203 - Saudi Arabia Claims Houthi Drone Near Mecca - EA WorldView

Saudi Arabia warns the security of Mecca is a "red line", claiming that it intercepted and destroyed a ⁠Houthi drone south of the holy city.

eaworldview.com

September 17, 2026 at 5:16 AM

Reposted by Peter Holmes, Ann Bartow

16%

Scholar power: 16.9%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 65%, Law 18%, History 13%, Communication & Media Studies 4%

Name	Field match	H-index	Scholar power
🎓 Peter Holmes	23%	20	10.3%
🎓 Ann Bartow	21%	10	6.6%
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0.176

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Hoodlum 🇺🇸

@nothoodlum.bsky.social

A CNN investigation reveals Russia likely provided crucial satellite information about U.S. bases, giving Tehran a major advantage in the war. And not a word from Senile Satan.

September 17, 2026 at 1:55 AM

by Daniel W. Drezner

72%

Scholar power: 72.4%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 65%, Law 18%, History 13%, Communication & Media Studies 4%

Name	Field match	H-index	Scholar power
🎓 Daniel W. Drezner	36%	45	72.4%

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52.0%

13.1 h

96

72.4%

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0.136

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Daniel Drezner

@dandrezner.bsky.social

Two weeks, tops.

FactPost @factpostnews.bsky.social · 13h

Trump: Hopefully we're toward the end of the war with Iran

September 17, 2026 at 12:10 AM

Reposted by David Darmofal, Nicolas Véron

11%

Scholar power: 11.7%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 65%, Law 18%, History 13%, Communication & Media Studies 4%

Name	Field match	H-index	Scholar power
🎓 David Darmofal	24%	11	8.0%
🎓 Nicolas Véron	8%	22	3.8%
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51.0%

13.1 h

211

11.7%

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0.065

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Aaron Rupar

@atrupar.com

Trump: "That war? That war is gonna end very soon. Watch. You just watch. Trump was right about everything. You watch. They're getting decimated. And they want to make a deal so badly. They call. 'We want to make a deal!'"

(Note the total silence from the crowd)

September 17, 2026 at 12:07 AM

by David Darmofal

23%

Scholar power: 23.9%

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Political science 65%, Law 18%, History 13%, Communication & Media Studies 4%

Name	Field match	H-index	Scholar power
🎓 David Darmofal	24%	11	23.9%

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13.9 h

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0.03

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David Darmofal

@daviddarmofal.bsky.social

He has no idea. And Darline Graham Nordone supports this 100%.

FactPost @factpostnews.bsky.social · 13h

Trump: Hopefully we're toward the end of the war with Iran

September 16, 2026 at 11:18 PM

Reposted by Daniel W. Drezner, David Darmofal

32%

Scholar power: 32.1%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 65%, Law 18%, History 13%, Communication & Media Studies 4%

Name	Field match	H-index	Scholar power
🎓 Daniel W. Drezner	36%	45	24.1%
🎓 David Darmofal	24%	11	8.0%
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32.1%

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0.055

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FactPost

@factpostnews.bsky.social

Trump: Hopefully we're toward the end of the war with Iran

September 16, 2026 at 11:18 PM

Reposted by Marc Lynch

26%

Scholar power: 26.0%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 65%, Law 18%, History 13%, Communication & Media Studies 4%

Name	Field match	H-index	Scholar power
🎓 Marc Lynch	53%	24	26.0%

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0.036

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The Washington Post

@washingtonpost.com

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.

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

by Juan Cole

89%

Scholar power: 89.7%

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Political science 65%, Law 18%, History 13%, Communication & Media Studies 4%

Name	Field match	H-index	Scholar power
🎓 Juan Cole	61%	24	89.7%

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89.7%

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0.066

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Juan Cole

@jricole.bsky.social

Juan Cole, The Geopolitical Struggle between the GCC and Iran
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

by Juan Cole

89%

Scholar power: 89.7%

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Political science 65%, Law 18%, History 13%, Communication & Media Studies 4%

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🎓 Juan Cole	61%	24	89.7%

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17.6 h

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Juan Cole

@jricole.bsky.social

Iran’s Threat to cut undersea cables in Hormuz a serious Threat to Gulf States www.juancole.com/2026/09/thre...

Iran’s Threat to cut undersea cables in Hormuz a serious Threat to Gulf States

By John Aitken, RAND Europe (The Conversat...

www.juancole.com

September 16, 2026 at 7:39 PM

by Robert B. Reich

58%

Scholar power: 58.4%

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Political science 65%, Law 18%, History 13%, Communication & Media Studies 4%

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🎓 Robert B. Reich	32%	37	58.4%

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0.269

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Robert Reich

@rbreich.bsky.social

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."

September 16, 2026 at 5:45 PM

by James Goodwin

19%

Scholar power: 19.9%

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Political science 65%, Law 18%, History 13%, Communication & Media Studies 4%

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🎓 James Goodwin	13%	26	19.9%

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0.017

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James Goodwin

@jamesgoodwin.bsky.social

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.

Jesse Felder @jessefelder.com · 19h

“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

by Michael D. McDonald

73%

Scholar power: 73.2%

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Political science 65%, Law 18%, History 13%, Communication & Media Studies 4%

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🎓 Michael D. McDonald	52%	22	73.2%

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53

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0.098

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Michael McDonald

@electproject.bsky.social

No one in the history of the world has done more than Donald Trump to promote the adoption of alternative energy

Jesse Felder @jessefelder.com · 19h

“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 5:43 PM

Reposted by Michael D. McDonald, James Goodwin

31%

Scholar power: 31.0%

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Political science 65%, Law 18%, History 13%, Communication & Media Studies 4%

Name	Field match	H-index	Scholar power
🎓 Michael D. McDonald	52%	22	24.4%
🎓 James Goodwin	13%	26	6.6%
Total			31.0%

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53.0%

19.8 h

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0.023

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Jesse Felder

@jessefelder.com

“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

by Nancy M. Wingfield

53%

Scholar power: 53.1%

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Political science 65%, Law 18%, History 13%, Communication & Media Studies 4%

Name	Field match	H-index	Scholar power
🎓 Nancy M. Wingfield	59%	9	53.1%

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0.031

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Nancy Wingfield

@nmw1.bsky.social

👇👇👇

Mats Holberg @holberg.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 21h

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/

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 5:28 PM

by Michael McFaul

129%

Scholar power: 129.6%

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Political science 65%, Law 18%, History 13%, Communication & Media Studies 4%

Name	Field match	H-index	Scholar power
🎓 Michael McFaul	72%	36	129.6%

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52.0%

20.2 h

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0.285

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Michael McFaul

@mcfaulmike.bsky.social

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...

September 16, 2026 at 5:02 PM

Reposted by Greg Linden

2%

Scholar power: 2.4%

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Political science 65%, Law 18%, History 13%, Communication & Media Studies 4%

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🎓 Greg Linden	5%	23	2.4%

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21.0 h

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Nicholas Grossman

@nicholasgrossman.bsky.social

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:

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

Reposted by Nancy M. Wingfield

17%

Scholar power: 17.7%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 65%, Law 18%, History 13%, Communication & Media Studies 4%

Name	Field match	H-index	Scholar power
🎓 Nancy M. Wingfield	59%	9	17.7%

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21.7 h

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0.014

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Mats Holberg

@holberg.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy

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/

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

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