Middle East Roundtable: Insider Trading, Ceasefire Fading.
Evan Moloney and Kyle Moran discuss the Iran war, US threats, and the role of Gulf States in preventing conflict.
Fronts Staff · May 22, 2026 · 1:03:42
Iran War: Analysis & Intelligence
Analytical coverage of the Iran war - regime dynamics, proxy networks, escalation constraints, and economic pressure.
The Iran war is shaped by structural forces: the regime's internal coalition, the Strait of Hormuz as an economic chokepoint, decades-old proxy networks, and the constraints any escalation imposes on Washington, Tel Aviv, and the Gulf capitals.
Fronts covers the Iran war as a system. Not headlines and not awareness, but the analytical frame underneath: who actually mobilizes force, how the regime finances itself under maximum pressure, what limits escalation, and where the next pressure points sit.
What we cover
- Regime internal dynamics and succession
- Proxy network financing and command
- Strait of Hormuz and maritime pressure
- Sanctions architecture and shadow finance
- U.S., Israeli, and Gulf decision constraints
- Iraq factionalism and Shia militias
How we cover it
- Structural analysis, not narration
- Network and incentive mapping
- Briefings that survive the news cycle
All coverage
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Briefing Room 09.05.2026: Growing Chaos in Mali, Iranian Attacks in Britain, Alleged Meddling in Sudan.
The Briefing Room brings together the concerning global headlines you should know. Today, we'll discuss the growing chaos in Mali, Iranian attacks in Britain, a
Simon Whistler · May 9, 2026 · 17:18
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Operation Economic Fury Is Squeezing Iran. Will Washington See It Through?
The US has shifted its strategy from Operation Epic Fury to Operation Economic Fury, targeting Iran's economy with a stronger hand.
Kyle Moran · May 7, 2026 · 12 min read
Middle East Roundtable: Strait Chaos.
Middle East Roundtable: Strait Chaos.
Evan Moloney · May 7, 2026 · 1:09:15
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Could the Gulf States Defend Themselves Without America?
The Gulf states' reliance on American security guarantees has been tested by Iran's aggression. Can they defend themselves without US support?
Simon Whistler · May 5, 2026 · 21:27
Middle East Roundtable: I Blockade You, You Blockade Me
Join Evan Maloney, Kyle Moran, and Wilfred M as they discuss the latest developments in the Middle East, including the ceasefire between the US and Iran.
Evan Moloney · April 24, 2026 · 1:21:45
Middle East Roundtable: JD Vance's No Good, Terrible, Very Bad Week
US Vice President JD Vance has had a disastrous week in Iran negotiations. Learn about the failed talks and the economic impact on the region.
Evan Moloney · April 16, 2026 · 1:03:37
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The Implications of Iran's Uneasy Ceasefire
The recent ceasefire between the US and Iran has left the world stunned, but what does it mean for the Middle East?
Paweł Wójcik · April 9, 2026 · 10 min read
How Washington Could Abandon NATO.
The US-NATO alliance is facing a crisis as tensions rise between Washington and its European partners over the war in Iran.
Evan Moloney · April 6, 2026 · 15 min read
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In the New Middle East, All Roads Lead to Ankara
As the war between the US, Israel, and Iran unfolds, Turkey's role in the region is becoming increasingly significant.
Kyle Moran · April 2, 2026 · 11 min read
Iran Daily Dispatch — Monday, March 30, 2026
The Iran Daily Dispatch brings you the latest news and updates on the Iran conflict, including the latest strikes and developments.
Fronts Staff · March 30, 2026 · 8:15
Iran Daily Dispatch — Friday, March 27, 2026
Iran's hardliners are pushing for an expanded nuclear weapons program, despite the US and Israel's efforts to engage Iran in peace negotiations.
Fronts Staff · March 27, 2026 · 8:59
Iran Daily Dispatch — Thursday, March 26, 2026
Iran rejects Washington's peace overture even as Trump insists talks are underway, while congressional backlash, battered US bases, and near-$4 gas erode American support for the war.
Fronts Staff · March 27, 2026 · 8:30
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What the Iran War Is Costing America and Israel
The war with Iran is imposing steep military, political, diplomatic, and reputational costs on both Washington and Jerusalem, from strained Gulf alliances and European backlash to growing domestic opposition in the United States.
Simon Whistler · March 25, 2026 · 15:47
Iran Daily Dispatch — Wednesday, March 25, 2026
No-fluff daily news and developments on the Iran War, every weekday. Want to be notified when the Daily Dispatch comes out? Sign up for the Iran Daily Dispatch newsletter.
Fronts Staff · March 25, 2026 · 9:53
Iran Daily Dispatch — Tuesday, March 24, 2026
No-fluff daily news and developments on the Iran War, every weekday. Want to be notified when the Daily Dispatch comes out? Sign up for the Iran Daily Dispatch newsletter.
Fronts Staff · March 24, 2026 · 6:05
Iran Daily Dispatch — Monday, March 23, 2026
No-fluff daily news and developments on the Iran War, every weekday. Want to be notified when the Daily Dispatch comes out? Sign up for the Iran Daily Dispatch newsletter.
Fronts Staff · March 23, 2026 · 7:58
Iran Daily Dispatch — Friday, March 20, 2026
The Iran Daily Dispatch reports on the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, and its impact on global energy markets.
Fronts Staff · March 20, 2026 · 9:18
Iran Daily Dispatch — Thursday, March 19, 2026
The Iran Daily Dispatch explores the escalating conflict in the Middle East, following Israel's strike on Iran's South Pars natural gas field and Iran's retalia
Fronts Staff · March 19, 2026 · 9:58
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Meet the MEK: The Iranian Opposition Group Trying to Buy Washington.
The Mojahedin e-Khalq, an Iranian exile organization, has a history of controversy and violence. Despite its claims of being a democratic alternative to the Islamic Republic of Iran, the group has been rejected by the Iranian people.
Kyle Moran · March 19, 2026 · 20 min read
Iran Daily Dispatch — Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Iran Daily Dispatch: Regime Decapitation and the Future of Iran. The death of Ali Larijani and Gholam Reza Soleimani has sent shockwaves through the Iranian reg
Fronts Staff · March 18, 2026 · 8:56
Iran Daily Dispatch — Tuesday, March 17, 2026
No-fluff daily news and developments on the Iran War, every weekday. Want to be notified when the Daily Dispatch comes out? Sign up for the Warfronts Weekly newsletter.
Fronts Staff · March 17, 2026 · 6:38
How Risk, Not Violence, Closed the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is a strategic move that leverages risk perception to maintain control of the waterway, rather than relying on military force.
Evan Moloney · March 17, 2026 · 17 min read
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The Iranian Terror Threat
The Iranian terror threat is a growing concern for global security, with the country's long history of external operations and state-sponsored terrorism posing a significant danger well beyond the Middle East.
Paweł Wójcik · March 13, 2026 · 10 min read
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It's Do or Die Time for Lebanon
Lebanon's government has taken a bold step by banning Hezbollah's military activities, but can the country follow through and break free from the group's grip?
Kyle Moran · March 12, 2026 · 13 min read
Fault Lines in Iraq: How Baghdad’s Many Factions Influence the War in Iran.
The ongoing war in Iran will shape the future of the Middle East, but nowhere will its impact matter more than in neighboring Iraq. Learn how Baghdad's many factions are responding as the conflict expands.
Evan Moloney · March 9, 2026 · 18 min read
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Yes, it's about China Again (Opinion)
The recent conflict in the Middle East has sparked a global debate about the role of the United States and its allies. But what if the true reason behind the conflict is not about Iran or the Middle East at all?
Oli Carpenter · March 6, 2026 · 10 min read
The Regime that Couldn't Read the Room
The story of how the Iranian regime misjudged its position and miscalculated the consequences of its actions, leading to a series of devastating events.
Kyle Moran · March 2, 2026 · 12 min read
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Iran is Running Out of Time
Iran's president has apologized for the government's crackdown on protesters, but the regime is still struggling to maintain control.
Kyle Moran · February 19, 2026 · 10 min read