peace and war
Jun
16
2026
On June 16, 2026, the Margolis & Cox cartoon depicts Uncle Sam and an Iranian leader juggling grenades while a peace dove is struck mid-flight. The image responds to ongoing US-Iran tensions over nuclear issues and regional conflicts in the Middle East. The visual shows the two figures facing each other with outstretched hands as explosives arc between them. A wounded dove drops its olive branch above the scene. The cartoon highlights the precarious nature of diplomacy between Washington and Tehran at that moment.
Jun
16
2026
Jun
15
2026
Granlund illustrates the paradox of Donald Trump striking a peace deal with Iran at the same moment US forces were bombing Iranian-backed targets. The cartoon plays on the word "deal," suggesting Trump's Iran policy amounts to coercive diplomacy rather than genuine peace. The visual contrasts handshakes with explosions.
The image presents a white dove carrying a document marked US Iran Peace Deal. The scene includes a map outline of the Gulf region. This occurs on June 15 2026. The composition centers on the bird and the paper. It relates to ongoing discussions between the United States and Iran. The paper folds show separate words across segments. The map appears behind the dove on the right side.
Jun
14
2026
Jun
12
2026
A three-panel cartoon depicts missiles and drones flying above cities in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran Hormuz with explosions visible. The caption rephrases Clausewitz to argue that a ceasefire continues war by the same means. The June 2026 image responds to active regional conflicts involving those locations.
