Mounting Pressures: Why the U.S. Is Flexing Military Muscle in the Middle East As tensions continue to escalate between Iran and Israel, the United States has responded with a high-profile military deployment to signal its presence and resolve. The recent move of B-52 bombers, fighter jets, and refueling aircraft to Qatar highlights a U.S. commitment … Continue reading Lines in the Sand: Is a U.S.-Iran Conflict Unavoidable?