Four major regional powers align militarily after Israeli strikes, aiming to check Israel’s expansionist ambitions and balance Middle East power.

A Democratic insider moves to end unconditional Israel aid, but progressives warn his approach slows momentum for an arms embargo.

Hormuz disruptions push Asian economies back to coal as strategic insurance, with China leading domestic fuel redundancy.

U.S. Jewish leaders clash over antisemitism strategies as Iran war fears and partisan divides reshape diaspora security calculations.

Decapitation strikes failed. Iran’s decentralized Mosaic doctrine, Hormuz disruption, and regional proxies outlasted shock-and-awe, proving endurance defeats conventional superiority.

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.

Decades of planning, not emergency action, drive Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea pivot. NEOM Port and the East-West pipeline reduce Hormuz dependency and reshape regional trade.

LNG won’t replace oil. Dual order emerges: oil shocks, gas manages. Europe pivots, Asia competes. Gas joins the weaponization arsenal.

Neutrality may not save Turkey from a stronger Israel, a hardened Iran, and a shattered Kurdish peace.

Iraq’s caretaker government cannot control Iranian-backed militias attacking US interests. Washington’s strategy of strengthening the prime minister’s office has visibly failed.