Trump’s formidable arsenal cannot summon insurrection in Iran or force ships through Hormuz,illuminating chinks in US armour and strategic myopia in Washington.

Why Gulf holds fire: avoiding broader war, limited effectiveness, prohibitive economic costs. Caution prevails.

Pakistan turns to austerity as Iran war drags on: 85% oil imported, prices up 20%, Saudi aid.

Eight Iranians to watch: new Supreme Leader unseen, president sidelined, security chief reportedly killed.

US-Israel war on Iran doomed to fail: they confront immovable object. Will crumbling empire finally fall?

Iran has always outlived invaders: from Alexander to Mongols. This Israeli war no different. Civilization endures.

The case for Trump’s war is the case for Bush’s war: intelligence indicated unacceptable threat, force chosen.

NATO, Ukraine, Gulf should cooperate: Iran’s drone threat hits all. Ukraine’s expertise invaluable. July summit opportunity.

South Caucasus balances carefully: Armenia, Azerbaijan maintain ties with Iran, US, Israel amid war.

Iran war exacts heavy toll on Gulf exporters: Saudi fiscal strain, UAE trade hit, Iraq budget at risk.