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‘Everyone knows why we lost,’ JD Vance points to the Iran war — which has already cost at least $38 billion and 19 American lives

During the summer, the U.S. and Iran agreed to an initial 14-point memorandum of understanding that, if finalized, could have brought a permanent end...

06.11.2026 9

Fortune

Javed Ali

JD Vance singled out Iran War for midterm rout – he didn’t say what should happen next in conflict

JD Vance singled out Iran War for midterm rout – he didn’t say what should happen next in conflict

The Trump administration has sunk reputational and military costs into the Middle East conflict. But continuing risks alienating voters further.

05.11.2026 9

The Conversation

Javed Ali

Former Trump security advisor sees no off-ramp this time around for Iran, Israel and America

Trump seems to have no appetite for a deal now – he just wants Iran’s regime gone.

01.03.2026 30

Fortune

Javed Ali

Iran will respond to US‑Israeli strikes as existential threats to the regime – because they are

The latest attack on Iran goes far beyond previous operations by Israel and the US in both scale and scope. Tehran will likely lean on unconventional...

28.02.2026 40

The Conversation

Javed Ali