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April 30, 2026
Good morning! Today is Thursday, April 30th 2026, and this is The American Conservative's Morning Brief. Ted Galen Carpenter argues Beijing is quietly turning the Iran war to its advantage, with Chinese ships defying the U.S. blockade of Hormuz and reports suggesting direct military aid to Tehran that could mirror NATO's role in Ukraine. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told the House Armed Services Committee the Iran campaign is "an astounding military success," even as the Pentagon disclosed a $25 billion price tag and protesters confronted him over the Minab school bombing. Javier Milei…
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