Analysis argues the Iran conflict weakened perceptions of US commitment, credibility, and readiness across East Asia.
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Syria seeks Pakistani weapons via Saudi and Turkish channels to bypass Moscow, Western sanctions, and Iranian paramilitary dependence.
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One year into a nominal ceasefire, Gaza remains blockaded and bombed while Washington calls limited aid historic progress.
Democratic hopes for the House cannot overcome veto math, Senate margins, and bipartisan hawkishness that sustain the Iran war.
Saudi strikes and Houthi airport attacks accompany a Yemen ground war where Iran-aligned forces coordinate while Riyadh’s partners remain divided.