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Iran’s Proxies Go Quiet After June Escalation
In the wake of major U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure in mid-June 2025, one outcome has gone largely unnoticed: silence. Iran’s main proxy groups—Hezbollah, the Houthis, Hamas, and Iraqi militias—have refrained from retaliatory action. This lull marks a rare and unexpected shift in behavior across multiple fronts. A Timeline of Inaction What…
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How Russia Is Restraining Israel in the Iran Conflict: Putin’s Nuclear Tripwire
As tensions between Israel and Iran escalate, one powerful actor is sending signals far beyond the region: Russia. Without firing a shot, Vladimir Putin has inserted himself into the conflict—refusing to withdraw Russian personnel from Iran’s civilian nuclear power plant at Bushehr, and publicly warning of broader global consequences. This isn’t about protecting Iran’s military…
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U.S. Cuts $60 Million in Harvard Grants Over Antisemitism Concerns
5/20 — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has terminated $60 million in federal grants to Harvard University, citing the institution’s failure to adequately address antisemitic incidents on campus. This action is part of a broader initiative by the Trump administration, which has frozen or canceled nearly $3 billion in federal funding to…