The Gulf that emerges from this war will be very different; Iran struck all GCC states.
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Israel is not just striking Iran—it is reshaping the Middle East. The old Iran is gone.
Hezbollah is battered but defiant, retaining its weapons and Tehran’s backing; Lebanon’s sovereignty remains elusive.
The Trump administration is reportedly considering a plan for the U.S. to lead the administration of Gaza after Israel’s siege,…
The Saudi-Pakistan defense pact is a strategic hedge, not a rupture; a recalibration, not a replacement.
Trump’s Gaza council pledged $17 billion, but UN estimates say $70 billion is needed; reconstruction without political resolution is a temporary fix.
Trump’s approval ratings hit a new low—60% disapprove—making a strike on Iran a risky political bet.
While the world watches Gaza and Iran, Israel is quietly annexing the West Bank—with American support.
Russia is a bystander in the Iran war; Tehran’s collapse would strip Moscow of a key regional node.
The New York Times critiques Trump’s war on Iran—after decades of vilifying the regime and cheerleading the Iraq invasion.