Pakistan’s military-led mediation stalls as Trump cancels envoy talks. Iran seeks an interim Hormuz deal; Washington demands full nuclear surrender. No breakthrough in sight.
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Neutrality may not save Turkey from a stronger Israel, a hardened Iran, and a shattered Kurdish peace.
Iran plays a longer game. Western policy oscillates; Tehran metabolizes pressure into leverage. Civilisational endurance, not tactical reaction.
Iranians are not waiting to thank Trump. Foreign attack triggers defense of homeland, not regime collapse. Reuters confirms.
Iran’s ideology hasn’t hardened. It’s consolidated under IRGC control. Compromise language remains, but is compressed and depersonalized.
Pre-war data showed global resilience. Iran war now threatens inflation spikes, energy shocks, and fiscal strain for import-dependent economies.
UAE warns it may use yuan for oil if dollar access fails. Not financial distress—political leverage after absorbing Iranian missile barrages.
Trump blinked. Iran keeps 60% of missiles and a toll-charging strait. Nuclear ambitions remain. Gulf states fracture.
Pew: 60% of Americans view Israel unfavorably, including most young Republicans and Democrats. Bipartisan support is collapsing.
Trump declared victory. Iran war exposed US limits: regime stands, Hormuz closed, Gulf allies look to China and Europe.