September 25, 2026

The American Conservative Morning Briefing · Sep 25, 2026 · 4m

Good morning! Today is Friday, September 25th 2026, and this is The American Conservative's Morning Brief. Day 209 of the Iran War brings murky UNGA back-channel talks over the Strait of Hormuz, as markets slump, Brent crude climbs above one hundred dollars, and gas hits four forty-eight a gallon. Luke Nicastro dissects the Republican two-step on Iran, as vulnerable candidates like Ohio's John Husted publicly call for ending the war while voting down the very resolutions that would do so. Giorgio Cafiero examines Pakistan's deepening dilemma, as new defense pacts with Saudi Arabia and Kuwait…