This week, Lobo Institute Co-Founder Mick Mulroy continued his ABC News analysis of the Iran war as it passed the six-month mark, while National Security Fellow Carrie Filipetti weighed in on the campaign’s progress in a separate broadcast interview.
ABC News | August 28, 2026
“War With Iran: No End in Sight as War Hits 6-Month Mark”
ABC News contributor Mick Mulroy explained how Iran’s effective control of the Strait of Hormuz has caused the war to drag on, as the conflict reached its six-month mark with no resolution in sight.
Al Arabiya English | August 27, 2026
“Mick Mulroy warns Iran could respond to US economic pressure with force”
The former deputy assistant secretary of defense warned that the current economic phase of the US campaign against Iran could eventually give way to renewed military action, cautioning that Iran could respond to US economic pressure by striking American forces or Gulf allies in the region.
RAV Español | August 27, 2026
“Carrie Filipetti on the U.S. campaign against Iran”
Carrie Filipetti, Executive Director of the Vandenberg Coalition, told RAV Español that the U.S. military campaign against Iran has made substantial progress toward its strategic objectives, citing strikes on more than 450 sites tied to ballistic missiles, significant damage to Iran’s drone production, setbacks to its nuclear program, and a weakened network of Tehran’s regional allies.
