Lindsey Graham, a senior Republican senator and one of the President Trump’s closest allies, has died. The U.S. and Iran exchange strikes - and disagree over whether the Strait of Hormuz is open. Plus
This is a chaotic news cycle. It feels surreal to see such massive political shifts happening right alongside the excitement of the World Cup semis. I wonder how these escalating tensions with Iran will actually play out in the coming days?
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Aisha R12 Jul 2026
With the US and Iran trading strikes, the last thing we need is a power vacuum among the GOP leadership. This timing couldn't be worse for stability in the Middle East.
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