Political cartoons for May 23

Saturday's political cartoons include battle strategies, ceasefire negotiations, and more

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Two male guards in military uniform look thoroughly confused. They have question marks above their heads and puzzled expressions as they guard a tomb named “Tomb of the Unknown Strategy: Iran War, 2026-?”

(Image credit: Ratt / Copyright 2026 Cagle Cartoons, Inc.)

Two men in Iranian religious clothing are pictured in this cartoon, titled “Negotiations hit another snag.” One of the men says, “Trump wants to paint the bottom of the strait, ‘American Flag Blue.’”

(Image credit: Nick Anderson / Copyright 2026 Tribune Content Agency)

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