06/21/2026

Trump Calls Off Iran Military Strikes; Mediators Report Progress on Diplomatic Settlement

President Trump canceled planned military strikes against Iran hours after ordering them, citing progress in diplomatic negotiations. International mediators said they were advancing toward a deal that could be finalized within days.

Jun 21

Kharg Island's Oil Export Role Draws Attention to Iran's Vulnerability

Jun 21

Trump Nominates Former U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton as Intelligence Director

Jun 21

The Affirmation That Actually Works Starts with Saying No

Most affirmations fail because they ask you to believe something you don't. Here's the one that changes everything—and why it works backward from what you'd expect.

Jun 21

Why We Keep Memorizing the Wrong Poems (And How to Fix It)

Jun 21

The Dangerous Comfort of the Unfinished Sentence

Jun 21

The Fed Just Bet Everything on a Soft Landing That Nobody Believes Anymore

Jun 21

Stop Asking Dancers to Smile and Start Asking Why We Deserve Serious Art

Jun 21

Trump Says U.S. Will Strike Iran and Seek Control of Oil Infrastructure

President Donald Trump said the U.S. would conduct strikes against Iran and work to take control of the country's oil and gas industries, including the Kharg Island oil terminal.

Jun 21

Trump Suspends Iran Military Strike, Says Agreement Close

Jun 21

U.S. launches new strikes against Iran following missile attacks on American bases

Jun 21

U.S. Military Conducts Strikes Against Iranian Targets

Jun 21

Satellite imagery documents damage to more than 50 Iranian military bases in US strikes

Jun 21