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The Hormuz Pressure Point Forces a Diplomatic Search for a Face-Saving Settlement
Oil market destabilisation reshapes battlefield calculations imposing a strategic dilemma of war termination under conditions of asymmetric pressure Strategic conflict between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States–Israel alliance developed across nearly half a century of sanctions, covert operations, proxy warfare, assassinations of Iranian officials and nuclear scientists, and repeated military confrontations across… Continue reading
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Iran’s “Famous Bride” Jibe as Ghalibaf Mocks U.S. Carrier Departure as Strategic Retreat
Beyond insult, the remark reflects Iran’s strategy of promoting missile and drone capabilities as tools to deter American power. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf used unusually cutting rhetoric to mock the United States over the departure of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72), framing the move as proof that American military pressure against… Continue reading
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Shock Doctrine Decapitation or Deterrence
Washington’s pursuit of rapid decapitation confronts Tehran’s doctrine of attritional survival March 1, 2026 marked the second day of renewed United States military operations against the Islamic Republic of Iran, described by observers as either a new war of aggression or the continuation of hostilities initiated during the previous year. Early operational reporting indicated that… Continue reading
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Washington Drops the Mask and Calls for Informants Inside Iran
Iranian Leadership Casts CIA Recruitment Appeal as Proof of Regime Destabilization Efforts In a move that dispenses with even the pretense of neutrality, the CIA’s verified X account publicly issued a Persian-language appeal urging Iranians to contact the agency through secure channels, promising it can “hear your voice.” The message included instructions on using Tor… Continue reading
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Cuba in the Face of Economic Blockade
Economic coercion, financial dominance, regime change policy, and Cuban state resilience within a prolonged asymmetric conflict For more than six decades the United States has maintained a comprehensive system of economic coercion against Cuba that began under Dwight D. Eisenhower and was consolidated under John F. Kennedy following the failed invasion at the Bay of… Continue reading
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Iran’s Midget Submarines Form Quiet Backbone of Coastal Defence Small but numerous Ghadir-class submarine fleet highlights Tehran’s focus on asymmetric warfare in the Persian Gulf Iran’s navy has developed a range of unconventional tools over the years, but one of the least noticed is its fleet of small submarines known as the Ghadir-class submarine. These… Continue reading
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On the Verge of Iran War
The region braces for war as U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict could start at any moment, affecting both regional security and global markets. The confrontation involving Iran, the United States, and Israel has reached a stage where military forces are positioned for rapid action, diplomatic efforts are secondary to military readiness, and the risk of escalation depends largely… Continue reading
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Europe Reconsiders Russia as North America Fractures Under Trade Pressure
Europeans considering re-engagement with Moscow as Canada turns toward China under US pressure European political leaders appear to be recalibrating their posture towards the Russian Federation after years of hostility driven by the conflict in Ukraine. French President Emmanuel Macron, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz have each articulated versions of… Continue reading
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Tensions Surge in the Middle East: US-Iran Conflict Looms
As Military Forces Mobilize and Diplomatic Channels Fray, Experts Warn a Major Confrontation May Be Imminent. In recent reports, the situation in the Middle East has escalated to a point where military conflict between the United States and Iran appears increasingly imminent. Various outlets, including Reuters and CBS, have reported that the U.S. may be… Continue reading
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Iran Holds: What Follows the Collapse of the Street Strategy
How economic warfare, intelligence operations, and deterrence shift after regime survival As the violence subsided and funerals replaced street clashes, casualty data began to undermine the dominant external narrative surrounding the unrest. Official death tallies released by Iranian authorities showed that a clear majority of those killed were neither demonstrators nor participants in protest activity.… Continue reading
