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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Air Force Gen. Dan Caine conduct a press briefing on Operation Epic Fury at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., April 8, 2026. (DoW photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Eric Brann)

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine conduct a press briefing at the Pentagon, Washington, DC, on April 8, 2026. (DoW)

Can the Iran Ceasefire Hold?

Michael Doran

Senior Fellow and Director, Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East

Michael Doran

In the Media

Apr 9, 2026

In the Media

(Screenshot via YouTube)

A Messy Victory

Michael Doran

Senior Fellow and Director, Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East

Michael Doran

In the Media

Apr 9, 2026

In the Media

(Screenshot via Fox News)

Will Iran Accept President Trump’s Terms?

Michael Doran

Senior Fellow and Director, Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East

Michael Doran

In the Media

Apr 8, 2026

In the Media

(Screenshot via Fox News)

The IRGC Is Weaker Than It Can Admit

Zineb Riboua

Research Fellow, Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East

Zineb Riboua

In the Media

Apr 6, 2026

In the Media

(Screenshot via Sky News)

“Going to End in Negotiation”

Michael Doran

Senior Fellow and Director, Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East

Michael Doran

In the Media

Apr 3, 2026

In the Media

A view of the damaged B1 bridge, a day after it was destroyed by an airstrike, on April 3, 2026 west of Tehran in Karaj, Iran. Iranian authorities said eight people were killed and almost 100 injured when the bridge, was bombed yesterday. The United States and Israel have continued their joint attack on Iran that began on February 28. Iran retaliated by firing waves of missiles and drones at Israel and U.S. allies in the region, while also effectively blockading the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping rou

A view of the damaged B1 bridge, a day after it was destroyed by an airstrike, on April 3, 2026, in the west of Tehran in Karaj, Iran. (Getty Images)

All the Pieces Are Lining up for Regime Change in Iran

Zineb Riboua

Research Fellow, Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East

Zineb Riboua

Commentary

Apr 3, 2026

Commentary

4 Min Read

Joel Rayburn, senior fellow at the Hudson Institute, joined NTD to discuss President Donald Trump’s objectives and successes in the early days of Operation Epic Fury in light of the president’s expected address to the nation on Wednesday evening, and to assess the accomplishments of the operation. Rayburn says he doesn’t believe the Iranian regime can continue to suppress the people of Iran after being devastated on a military level and suffering such degradation of its leadership. He also discussed Secre

(Screenshot via NTD)

Trump Has to Force Strait of Hormuz Open

Joel Rayburn

Senior Fellow, Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East

Joel Rayburn

In the Media

Apr 2, 2026

In the Media

(Screenshot via YouTube)

The Politics Behind the “Settler Violence” Campaign

Michael Doran

Senior Fellow and Director, Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East

Michael Doran

Podcast

Mar 31, 2026

Podcast

A general view of the Port of Kharg Island Oil Terminal, 25 km from the Iranian coast in the Persian Gulf and 483 km northwest of the Strait of Hormuz, in Iran on March 12, 2017. Kharg Island Oil Terminal brings Iranian oil to the world market. The oil terminal is the world's largest open oil terminal, with 95% of Iran's crude oil exports coming through it. (Photo by Fatemeh Bahrami/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)

A general view of the Port of Kharg Island Oil Terminal, 25 km from the Iranian coast in the Persian Gulf in Iran on March 12, 2017. (Getty Images)

Examining US Military Options for Kharg Island and the Strait of Hormuz

Can Kasapoğlu

Senior Fellow (Nonresident)

Can Kasapoğlu

Reports

Mar 30, 2026

Reports

13 Min Read

U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division conduct an airborne operation onto Sicily Drop Zone at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, 08 December 2022. Airborne operations showcase rapid deployment capabilities and joint readiness within the force.(U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jillian Hix)

US Army paratroopers assigned to 82nd Airborne Division conduct an airborne operation onto Sicily Drop Zone at Fort Bragg on December 8, 2022. (US Army)

Diplomacy and Deployment in Iran