On What Really Matters, Walter Russell Mead discusses Israel鈥檚 control of Iranian skies, the prospects for a negotiated settlement, and the domestic politics shaping Donald Trump鈥檚 pending decision to involve United States forces in military operations.

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The logo of Japan's largest steel manufacturer Nippon Steel corporation is seen in front of the company's head office in Tokyo on January 7, 2025. (David Marueil/ via Getty Images)