# Howard Altman
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howard altman (born March 1, 1960) is an American journalist and newspaper editor. He was an investigative reporter, columnist and news editor at the Philadelphia City Paper for many years, and its editor-in-chief from March 2003 until he was fired in May 2004. During his tenure at the City Paper, Altman won multiple local and state awards in the "weekly alternative" or "non-daily" categories for his columns, sports coverage, and investigative reporting.
Iran Unrest and Nuclear Risk, Ukraine Battlefield Pressure, and Escalating Greenland Tensions
Reporting covers sustained internal unrest in Iran, the central role of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, and growing concerns over nuclear material accountability amid IAEA verification gaps. In Europe, Russian forces continue incremental advances in Ukraine through small-unit operations and …
Iran Crackdown Tightens as U.S.–Iran Tensions Rise; Russia’s Ukraine Momentum Slows; Arctic Patrols Expand; Venezuela Border Instability Grows
Today’s open-source situational update centers on Iran’s nationwide unrest and the regime’s sustained repression, as CTP-ISW assesses Tehran is treating the protests as a proto-revolution and framing post–January 8 participation as “terrorism” and an “internal war.” Reporting describes mass arrests…
Global Shockwaves: Iran on the Brink, China Rehearses Taiwan War, Russia Signals Escalation, and Trump Redefines U.S. Power
This episode synthesizes a wide-ranging set of developments reshaping the global security environment as multiple crises converge and reinforce one another. In Iran, nationwide protests that began on 28 December have expanded across all provinces amid a near-total internet shutdown, mounting fatali…
Iran Talks Under Fire, Russia Stalls Peace, China Raises the Baseline: Coercive Diplomacy and Strategic Confusion Across Key Theaters
Today’s reporting highlights a pattern of diplomacy conducted under pressure rather than de-escalation: U.S.–Iran nuclear talks begin in Oman amid sustained U.S. air and missile defense deployments and explicit Iranian missile signaling; Russia, Ukraine, and the United States conclude another round…
Iran Crackdown, US–Iran Nuclear Signaling, Russian Peace Pressure, and Global Force Posture Shifts
This episode covers the most consequential security developments shaping the current strategic environment as of February 9, 2026. In Iran and the Middle East, we examine Tehran’s arrest of senior reformist figures following nationwide protests, concurrent IRGC ballistic missile testing, and emergi…
Deadline Diplomacy and Shifting Battle Rhythms: Iran on the Brink, Ukraine Stalls, and China Shapes the Field
In the Middle East, President Trump’s 10-day decision window on Iran coincides with a visible U.S. force surge, carrier deployments, tanker and ISR flows into theater, and allied friction over basing access. Tehran rejects sweeping nuclear demands while hardening facilities and signaling in the Str…
Operation Epic Fury – Report 5 | 1330Z, 02 March 2026
Information cutoff: 1330Z, 02 March 2026.
Operation Epic Fury reporting through 1330Z on 02 March 2026 indicates continued high-tempo regional combat operations, with confirmed U.S. casualties, significant air-defense friction inside partner airspace, and expanding spillover effects on Gulf energy …
Boots in Iran, Putin's War Plans, and China in Orbit | Espresso Martini
Chris and Matt are back for Espresso Martini. Nearly a month into Operation Epic Fury, Washington appears to be laying the groundwork for potential ground operations inside Iran—but the two options on the table, seizing Kharg Island or securing Tehran's enriched uranium stockpile, are both far hard…
Episode 1: Interview with General (Ret.) Joseph Votel
Our first podcast is an interview with General (Ret.) Joseph Votel. General Votel is recently retired from the United States Army after a 39 year career. The last position he held was as the Commander of US Central Command from March 2016 to March 2019. To listen to our interview with General (Ret.…
The tanker deployment will support Saudi Arabia's defense against Houthi missiles and drones. By Howard Altman
The tanker deployment will support Saudi Arabia's defense against Houthi missiles and drones. By Howard Altman....
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