Does Iran Hold All the Cards Now?

When President Trump pulled out of the ill-fated nuclear deal with Iran in 2018, he levied the most restrictive sanctions any nation in the Middle East had ever faced. Almost immediately, it began to cripple the Iranian economy, and by the time Trump left office in January 2021, Iran's economy was hanging by a thread …

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Frivolity on the Mediterranean Coast: A Day I will Never Forget

So much to share, so little time! We'll harken back to yesterday's visit to Caesarea by the Sea. Just up the northern Mediterranean Coast from Caesarea is an ancient aqueduct, built by King Herod. It is a true marvel, and also the place where our group experienced something very unique and thrilling for me as …

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Next Test for Joe Biden: Will He Take Orders from Hezbollah or Will He Abide by US Sanctions on Iran?

Nothing is shocking these days. But the fact that terrorist leaders are standing blatantly in the face of Joe Biden and dictating a US response is becoming greater reality every day. Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah announced that an oil tanker will soon leave Iran, headed for Lebanon, and warned Israel and the US to allow …

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What is Russia Up To? Will They Take Over Ukraine?

If you have followed recent news out of the Russian-Ukrainian area, you are probably aware of Russia's massive move of military equipment to the Russian border with Ukraine. What is going on there? One thing is certain: the Biden administration is beginning to sweat. Biden's first official communication with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky took place …

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