Houthi forces seized Mokha and Perim Island, threatening Bab al Mandeb shipping as Saudi Arabia closed its pipeline.
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Turkey and Israel edge toward confrontation over Syria, forcing Washington to mediate between a NATO ally and its closest partner.
Pete Hegseth pushed an unwinnable Iran war, ignored depleted missiles, and dismissed troop morale, leaving Trump trapped and demanding removal.
Houthi forces seized Bab al-Mandab after Yemen’s government lines collapsed in hours, exposing command failures and unclear Saudi calculations.
U.S. strikes and sanctions fail to end the Iran War, leaving Washington trapped in a costly stalemate with no exit.
AIPAC’s spending failed to secure key Democratic primaries as Gaza, lobbying, and voter distrust turned endorsements into liabilities.
Lebanon’s postwar reconstruction funds risk strengthening Hezbollah as Amal-linked bodies control aid delivery and political credit in the south.
Israel’s expanding occupation in Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon, and Syria reveals a deliberate policy, not a temporary wartime response.
Saudi Arabia’s Mecca pact promises defense, but Houthi pressure at Bab el-Mandeb tests whether partners will protect the Kingdom.
Israel’s military wins cannot offset growing isolation abroad. A new influence strategy must rebuild legitimacy and secure alliances.