Israel

WhatsApp, which was purchased by Facebook in 2014, is most commonly used to exchange messages overseas.

Iranian state television alleges WhatsApp is providing user information to Israel

Grace Hagerman · June 18, 2025 2:55 pm

Supporters wave Iranian flags ahead of the World Cup group B soccer match between Wales and Iran, at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, Friday, Nov. 25, 2022.

Fast-changing events making, or remaking, history

Michael Barone · June 18, 2025 2:28 pm

Bannon: MAGA will get on board if Trump strikes Iran, but Israel should finish the job

Marisa Schultz · June 18, 2025 2:15 pm

US Embassy in Israel evacuating American citizens as Trump considers Iran strike

Brady Knox · June 18, 2025 1:42 pm

The Israeli Iron Dome air defense system fires to intercept missiles during an Iranian attack over Tel Aviv, Israel, Sunday, June 15, 2025.

Iran may close Strait of Hormuz amid Israel conflict. How does it affect the world’s oil?

Mackenzie Thomas · June 18, 2025 12:56 pm

Beltway Confidential

Trump elevates strategic ambiguity to an art form

Peter Laffin · June 18, 2025 12:54 pm

Israel says Iran’s internal security HQ destroyed, latest step towards forcing regime change

Timothy Nerozzi · June 18, 2025 12:48 pm

John Bolton: Trump ‘conflicted’ over Israel-Iran conflict because he’s ‘not the star of the show’

Mike Brest · June 18, 2025 12:25 pm

President Donald Trump walks from Marine One to board Air Force One at Calgary International Airport, Monday, June 16, 2025, in Calgary, Canada, on his way back to Washington.

Courage, Strength & Optimism

Trump understands the significance of Iran

Hugh Hewitt · June 18, 2025 11:31 am

President Donald Trump played coy with reporters at the White House on Wednesday when pressed for updates regarding the Israel-Iran war, signaling he has not fully made up his mind to involve U.S. military assets in the campaign.

Trump: ‘Nobody knows what I’m going to do’ on Iran

Christian Datoc · June 18, 2025 11:14 am

From left, Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) listen to remarks during a Hanukkah gathering at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023.

Democratic split on US involvement in Iran spells more trouble for Schumer

Emily Hallas · June 18, 2025 10:48 am

Vice President JD Vance, center, his wife Usha Vance, back left, and their children arrive for a parade to honor the Army's 250th anniversary, coinciding with President Donald Trump's 79th birthday, Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Washington.

How JD Vance’s defense of Trump is different from other VPs backing their boss

W. James Antle III · June 18, 2025 9:17 am