April 14, 2026 Trump squeezed between Israel and Turkey as Netanyahu, Erdogan escalate feud Israel–Turkey tensions escalate sharply as Netanyahu and Erdogan clash over Gaza, Iran and regional influence, creating a diplomatic challenge for Trump.
April 14, 2026 Iranian regime ‘very sorely misjudged’ Trump administration, retired Navy captain says Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ correspondent Matt Finn reports on the U.S. naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz as pressure mounts on Iran to make a deal. Ret. Navy Capt. Brent Sadler weighs in on ‘America’s Newsroom.’
April 14, 2026 Watters: Iran did NOTHING to stop this Jesse Watters discusses the significant escalation in the Persian Gulf as 15 American warships begin enforcing a total blockade of Iranian ports, led by the USS Frank E. Petersen and USS Michael Murphy transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
April 14, 2026 Hormuz chaos sparks warning: China could strangle Taiwan without firing a shot China may not need to invade Taiwan to spark a global economic crisis, experts warn, citing the island's dominance in advanced semiconductor production.
April 14, 2026 Vance RAMPS UP pressure on Iran amid talks: ‘Ball is in their court’ Vice President JD Vance discusses U.S. efforts to reach a deal with Iran, emphasizing that the next move rests with Tehran following stalled negotiations on ‘Special Report.’
April 14, 2026 US blockade on Strait of Hormuz in effect as Trump warns Iranian ships will be eliminated Jonathan Schanzer, executive director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, discusses the effectiveness of the U.S. blockade on the Strait of Hormuz while highlighting sanction power and coordinated efforts against the Iranian regime.
April 14, 2026 NYT columnist 'torn' about rooting for Iranian regime's downfall since it would give a win to Trump, Netanyahu New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman said he's "torn" about rooting for the Iran regime's defeat if it helps President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
April 14, 2026 Operation Epic Fury shattered Iran’s power, but exposed risks America can’t ignore Lessons from the Iran conflict highlight the urgent need for integrated battle command systems and allied defense investments in the Gulf states.
April 14, 2026 LIZ PEEK: Do Democrats hate President Trump more than they love America? NYT columnist Thomas Friedman says he doesn't want Trump or Netanyahu politically strengthened by the Iran war, drawing sharp criticism from some.
April 14, 2026 MORNING GLORY: The US-Iran negotiations in Islamabad became ReykjavÃk 2.0 VP Vance exits U.S.-Iran talks in Pakistan without a deal as Trump orders a naval blockade of all Iranian ports and signals possible renewed strikes.