War Is Breaking the Iranian Regime
While the economic effect on America is minimal.
July 30, 2026
While the economic effect on America is minimal.
In the Middle East, the past few days have seen a roller coaster of attacks and retaliations, announcements about the status of the Strait of Hormuz, reports of negotiations about to resume, and threats of escalation. But to Sever Plocker, one thing is clear: the current situation is taking an enormous toll on Iran’s economy, while exacting only a small price on America’s.
While the economic effect on America is minimal.
But there will be no retractions or apologies.
An open letter to the ex-president of PEN America.
Ravelstein reconsidered.
Samuel David Luzzatto.
In the Middle East, the past few days have seen a roller coaster of attacks and retaliations, announcements about the status of the Strait of Hormuz, reports of negotiations about to resume, and threats of escalation. But to Sever Plocker, one thing is clear: the current situation is taking an enormous toll on Iran’s economy, while exacting only a small price on America’s.
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