Glimpsing Victory in Iran
Two weeks into the joint U.S.-Israeli Operation Epic Fury, the campaign has dramatically degraded Iran’s military capabilities, destroying most of its ballistic‑missile launchers, crippling air defenses, and striking senior regime figures. The strikes have also hit economic lifelines, notably the Kharg oil hub, while diplomatic isolation deepens as Gulf states and the UN condemn Tehran. Phase 1 focuses on dismantling offensive power; Phase 2 targets the IRGC and internal repression, setting conditions for broader political change. The next steps will shift toward securing the Strait of Hormuz and pressuring Iran’s nuclear program.
The Great American Condo Crisis
The United States is experiencing a deepening condo crisis as construction of condominium units has failed to recover from the Great Recession, falling dramatically below pre‑2005 levels. Restrictive zoning, onerous parcel‑designation processes, higher income‑tax treatment, and aggressive defect‑law litigation have...
The Fake Images of a Real Strike on a School
An AI‑generated image falsely claimed a school in Isfahan housed military equipment, priming audiences before a real missile strike hit Minab girls’ school, killing at least 175 people. Fact‑checkers debunked the fake photo, but the real tragedy was later clouded...