U.S. Defense & Military Politics - Page 51

March 17

It's important to not conflate Muslims with ‘Khomeinism,' Iranian activist says

Activist Moj Madhara says that the Iranian regime is ‘an insult’ to true Islam on ‘The Will Cain Show.’

March 17

Trump presses NATO allies to help reopen Strait of Hormuz

Fox News contributor Hugh Hewitt discusses President Donald Trump’s push to rally global support to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as the Iran conflict escalates on ‘America Reports.’

March 17

Alabama gov orders flags lowered for Maj Alex Klinner after fatal Iraq plane crash; fundraiser garners $1.4M

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey orders flags at half-staff to honor three fallen Air National Guard members from Birmingham who died in an Iraq KC-135 incident.

March 17

FIFA rejects Iran's push to move World Cup matches out of US to Mexico

The 2026 World Cup schedule will remain unchanged as FIFA pushed back on Iran's push to relocate their three group-stage matches out of the U.S. and into Mexico.

March 17

Iran regime hides in bunkers as civilians left exposed without adequate bomb shelters or sirens

Iranian civilians are complaining about a lack of bomb shelters and warning systems as Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps officials hide in bunkers during strikes.

March 17

Next US move on Iran: Seize Kharg Island, secure uranium or risk ground war escalation

Military analysts discuss three paths for U.S.-Iran conflict: capturing Iran's economic lifeline at Kharg Island, full invasion or securing nuclear sites.

March 17

Trump promised lower costs; the Iran conflict now threatens that pledge

The Federal Reserve weighs interest rate cuts as the Iran war complicates the inflation fight. Rising oil prices have created a challenging policy dilemma for the central bank.

March 17

Shapiro erupts at Hegseth's Iran war command: 'He's like an eight-year-old playing with toy soldiers'

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro unleashes scathing criticism of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's Iran war leadership, calling him incompetent and offensive.

March 17

President Donald Trump calls out NATO allies over lack of Iran cooperation

Fox News national correspondent Bryan Llenas has the latest on concerns over the Strait of Hormuz on 'America Reports.'

March 17

Joy Reid says US is 'marginally' better than Iran, compares pro-life laws to Islamic regime

Former MSNBC host Joy Reid argued the U.S. is only "marginally better" than Iran, comparing American pro-life laws to Iranian oppression on podcast.