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Politics · August 9, 2026

Former Defense secretary says Iran ‘emboldened’ by conflict, ignoring Trump threats

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Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Sunday said Iran is being “emboldened” by the ongoing conflict in the region as President Trump keeps reneging on large-scale threats involving attacks on Tehran. “Clearly the Iranians have figured this out. They are not reacting to these th

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