Capitol Times National Desk

WASHINGTON — After months of rising tensions, battlefield threats, and fears of a wider Middle East war, the United States and Iran now appear closer than ever to a memorandum of understanding that could formally end the conflict and reopen a path toward stability in the region. But inside conservative circles, the message remains crystal clear: peace can only come through American strength — not weakness. Senior regional officials confirmed Saturday that negotiations are entering their final...

In a decisive moment for American power, President Donald Trump is preparing to receive a critical military briefing that could reshape the balance of power in the Middle East—and send a clear message: America will not be bullied by rogue regimes. According to Axios and Reuters, top commanders—including CENTCOM chief Brad Cooper—have developed plans for a “short and powerful” strike campaign targeting Iran’s key infrastructure. The goal is simple: break Tehran’s stubborn resistance and force...

Mansoor Ijaz is well-known in Washington and Islamabad power corridors – political, military and intelligence. A physicist and neuro-mechanical engineer by education and hedge fund manager and venture capitalist by profession, Mansoor has long played an unofficial “citizen diplomacy” role in some of the most intractable problems the world has faced in the past three decades. He ventured into Sudan when no nation was willing to talk to Khartoum so the US could get access to Sudanese...