Iran’s economy shrinks and inflates, but the regime survives by pushing pain onto households while elites remain protected.
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The Iran war is poisoning water, air, and farmland while displacing millions and eroding governments already facing climate stress.
Pete Hegseth pushed an unwinnable Iran war, ignored depleted missiles, and dismissed troop morale, leaving Trump trapped and demanding removal.
Gulf states balance US security with Asian economic ties, but the Iran war exposed vulnerability and the need for resilience.
Houthi forces seized Bab al-Mandab after Yemen’s government lines collapsed in hours, exposing command failures and unclear Saudi calculations.
U.S. strikes and sanctions fail to end the Iran War, leaving Washington trapped in a costly stalemate with no exit.
AIPAC’s spending failed to secure key Democratic primaries as Gaza, lobbying, and voter distrust turned endorsements into liabilities.
Lebanon’s postwar reconstruction funds risk strengthening Hezbollah as Amal-linked bodies control aid delivery and political credit in the south.
Saudi Arabia’s Mecca pact promises defense, but Houthi pressure at Bab el-Mandeb tests whether partners will protect the Kingdom.
U.S. pressure and jihadi missteps shattered al-Qaeda’s ambitions, but the movement still persists in weak states and isolated cells.