Iran

U.S. Sends F-35s to Jordan in Effort to Deter Iran
If the F-35’s specs and capabilities can’t deter Houthi barrages, perhaps they aren’t eager to halt the violence.

The $6 Billion Build-up of Bombers in the Indian Ocean
The massive convenience of U.S. bombers at the Diego Garcia military base in the remote corners of the Indian Ocean is likely setting off alarm bells for the Middle East.

Forget the MOAB: America’s 30,000-Pound GBU-57 Is the “Father of All Bombs”
The GBU-57’s size and weight alone distinguish it from other munitions, but its true significance lies in its ability to bore deep into the Earth before detonating—thereby ensuring maximum damage...

Yes, Iran Can Sink American Aircraft Carriers
Any conflict with Iran will drastically increase the chances that an American carrier is either grievously damaged or sunk in an engagement.

Here are Some of the Weapons Israel Could Use in Its Iran Airstrike
Without U.S.-provided heavy bunker busters, notably the GBU-57 30,000-pound bomb, the effectiveness of Israeli airstrikes will remain in question. Still, the IAF has some systems that can do a profound...

How Best to Destroy Iran’s Nuclear Sites: The Upgraded B61-12 Warhead
America’s new B61-12 nuclear warhead highlights how dangerous of a moment the world finds itself in—and real the potential is for unintended consequences, as the nuclear genie, however small, gets...

Israel and the United States are Ready to Strike Iran
An air war is coming against Iran—and though its success in the near-term seems assured, it could have serious, even destructive, unintended effects for the wider region and the United...

Australia Must Join Maximum Pressure Against Iran
Australia must take decisive action: designate the IRGC as a terrorist organization and expand sanctions targeting Tehran’s cyber and illicit financial networks.

Iran Reveals New “Missile City” in Message to America
Since Iran lacks modern naval and aerial capabilities, the regime has long depended on its missile program to project power.

Diego Garcia Buildup: Is America Preparing to Attack Iran?
The B-2 buildup in Diego Garcia is about more than just rolling back the Houthi threat. Washington is likely readying to strike deep—and hard—against Iranian targets.

B-2 Stealth Bombers in Diego Garcia Are a Warning to the Houthis and Iran
Diego Garcia will soon receive an exponential increase in U.S. air power with the arrival of the B-2 bomber.

Stopping Iran’s Nuclear Program Requires U.S.-Israel Unity
No specific weapons transfer can ensure Israel is able to block Tehran’s nuclear ambitions on its own—even an MOP. The right weapons are critical to success in battle, but at...