“The economies of the Gulf states depend not only on oil and gas but also on their role as hubs for global investment and tourism.”
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
“The economies of the Gulf states depend not only on oil and gas but also on their role as hubs for global investment and tourism.”
US military operations in Venezuela and Iran reshape global energy flows, potentially isolating China and allowing Washington to refocus on East Asian security.
Khamenei’s death leaves a historic vacuum; the most likely outcome is an IRGC takeover, turning a clerical state into a military one.