U.S. IRAN WAR LIVE: Pentagon Unveils New Iran Strategy — Are Massive US Strikes About to Begin?

The Pentagon has officially unveiled a comprehensive new military strategy targeting Iranian influence across the Middle East, signaling a potential shift toward direct kinetic action. Amidst rising tensions in the Red Sea and frequent clashes with Tehran-backed proxies, senior US defense officials have outlined a robust posture aimed at deterring Iranian aggression while preparing for possible massive airstrikes on strategic assets. This strategic pivot comes as Washington seeks to safeguard international shipping lanes and bolster regional alliances, raising concerns about a full-scale regional conflict. Tehran has responded with defiant rhetoric, warning of severe consequences should its sovereignty be violated, as US carrier strike groups move into striking distance within the Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea.

Victor Davis Hanson: Strategy to Trump China on the World Stage

President Donald Trump is right to be worried about China’s trade surplus, its military expansion, its influence in regions like Panama and the Arctic, and the broader global impact of its rise. Victor Davis Hanson breaks down why Trump has made maintaining dominance over China a central issue for his administration in this episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words.” “He’s worried that China is intimidating countries in the Pacific and in Asia. Some of our strongest friends—Australia, South Korea, Taiwan, the Philippines, Vietnam. Saying things like, "The United States is in decline. You better cut a deal. “  We don’t look at productivity in stocks but whether they’re politically correct or DEI and woke… The Chinese love it. We won’t be competitive.” Don’t miss out on Victor’s latest videos by subscribing to The Daily Signal today. You’ll be notified every time a new piece of content drops:

Victor Davis Hanson: Democrats’ 10-Part Strategy to Stopping Trump (At Any Cost)

Despite their unprecedented unpopularity, Democrats aren’t operating in a nihilistic vacuum. They are currently carrying out a a highly organized counter-agenda. Victor Davis Hanson breaks down this agenda into 10 key themes on today’s episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words.” Democrats think “ Donald Trump must be considered, as Chris Matthews just said, a Mussolini-like figure. He must be opposed in every aspect. He must be demonized. Everything he does is evil. And by extension, the same is true of Elon Musk. “ The second thing I’ve noticed, very quickly, is that ICE is wrong. You have to stop ICE from deporting anybody, even if they’re a criminal. “ There should be no cuts. No cuts in the federal government. We have a $1.7 trillion deficit. … We’re not going to discuss it. All we know is there should be no layoffs.”