World

U.S. officials claim Iran factions prevent peace talks but doubts remain  

U.S. officials are citing internal Iranian divisions for the breakdown in peace talks, but a leading defense think tank says Tehran’s strategy appears more calculated than chaotic. Read More

Iran

Iran uses cease-fire complaint over Hezbollah to keep Strait of Hormuz closed

(The Heartlander) — Iran is using Israeli attacks against its proxy Hezbollah in Lebanon as a pretext to continue to keep the Straits of Hormuz closed to global shipping… Read More