Walter MurrowUkraine Pushed to the Margins
One of the most consequential side-effects of the Iran war has been the near-total displacement of the Ukraine conflict from the international agenda. The Hindu reported that a Russian drone strike…
The Cost of Destruction — and the Price of Silence
The New York Times published a blistering editorial accusing President Trump of “hiding the truth about the war in Iran.” The piece argues that “whatever short-term gain the president thinks he is…
A War on Multiple Fronts
The conflict in Iran — triggered by a joint US-Israel attack and the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei — has rapidly evolved from a targeted strike into a sprawling, multi-front war….
Daily News Briefing — 2026-03-21
Today’s intelligence briefing from international investigative media.
The Bigger Picture
The Strait of Hormuz crisis is no longer just a Middle Eastern conflict — it is a global event. From Bangkok to Havana, from oil futures trading floors to Filipino government offices operating on…
In Other News
CBS News Radio Signs Off
In the media world, an era is ending. CBS News Radio — the storied network once home to Edward R. Murrow, the journalist who helped define broadcast news during World War II…
US Tightens the Vise on Cuba’s Energy Supply
The ripple effects extend to the Western Hemisphere as well. The US Treasury Department announced that Cuba has been added to the list of countries prohibited from receiving Russian-origin oil and…
Energy Shock Ripples Across Asia
The war’s most immediate global consequence is an energy crisis that is hitting Asia particularly hard. The region relies heavily on imported energy, much of which transits the Strait of Hormuz. As…
Iran’s Supreme Leader Denies Attacks on Neighbors
In a Nowruz (Persian New Year) statement published on his Telegram channel, Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei denied Tehran’s involvement in recent attacks in Turkey and Oman — both countries…
Trump Calls NATO Allies “Cowards,” Eyes Kharg Island
The war between the United States and Iran has entered a dangerous new phase, with President Donald Trump publicly berating NATO allies as “cowards” for refusing to help reopen the strategically…