Abdul El-Sayed defies $60 Million campaign against him, wins Michigan Democratic Senate Primary

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  By Dr. Pshtiwan Faraj | Kurdish Policy Analysis Despite massive spending by outside groups and high-profile endorsements for his opponent, Abdul El-Sayed secured a decisive Democratic Senate primary victory and now heads into a closely watched November showdown. Abdul El-Sayed has scored one of the most closely watched political upsets of the 2026 election cycle, defeating Representative Haley Stevens in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary despite facing more than $60 million in outside spending , much of it from pro-Israel political groups. The victory marks a significant breakthrough for the progressive wing of the Democratic Party and sets up a high-stakes general election contest against Republican Mike Rogers in November. El-Sayed's campaign prevailed even after Stevens received late endorsements from Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and influential national Democrats, including Representative James Clyburn . Those endorsements failed to reverse momentum behind El-S...
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Former CENTCOM chief outlines conditions for U.S. “success” in potential Iran operation

Ex-CENTCOM chief says U.S. “victory” over Iran = Strait of Hormuz stays open + missile deal secured. “Within our grasp.” 



Sulaimanyah, Kurdistan March 29 (Kurdish Policy Analysis) — Retired U.S. general Frank McKenzie said a U.S. military operation involving Iran could be considered successful if it ensures the continued flow of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and leads to constraints on Tehran’s ballistic missile program.

Speaking on the strategic outlook, McKenzie — the former head of United States Central Command — framed victory in operational terms rather than broader political outcomes.

“For me, from an operational military perspective, success would mean the Strait of Hormuz is open and we get some kind of deal on the ballistic missile program,” he said.

The narrow maritime passage is one of the world’s most critical النفط transit chokepoints, with a significant share of global oil shipments passing through it daily. Any disruption could have immediate implications for global energy markets and regional stability.

McKenzie added that such objectives are “within our grasp” but would require sustained pressure, suggesting that Iran would eventually respond to the use of force.

His comments come amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran, with concerns growing over maritime security, missile capabilities and the risk of escalation across the Gulf region.

Analysts note that keeping the Strait open has long been a central U.S. strategic priority, while efforts to curb Iran’s missile program have remained a key sticking point in broader negotiations.

While McKenzie no longer holds an official role, his remarks reflect thinking among some U.S. military circles about achievable outcomes in a potential confrontation with Iran.

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