US plans to impose a transit fee in the Strait of Hormuz threaten global trade, alienating key allies and driving up energy prices amid a regional conflict.
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President Trump’s rapid policy flip-flop on global cargo protection tariffs strains diplomatic ties and compromises maritime transit rules in the Middle East.
New polling shows international trust in US democracy and foreign policy plummeting to historic lows, threatening long-term American soft power.
Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi visits Washington to pitch a pro-US shift and secure survival amid heavy pressure from both Iran and the Trump administration.
As the brief ceasefire disintegrates, Tehran navigates internal succession drama while preparing to use its strategic waterway control in future talks.
As regional conflict shifts into a persistent grey zone, Gulf states must safeguard trade, tourism, and financial hubs without risking all-out war.
The conflict with Tehran proves that military superiority fails without a long-term plan, exposing the ultimate limits of sheer tactical dominance.
Expert analysis details why the choreographed funeral for Ali Khamenei masks profound IRGC fragmentation, economic collapse, and unprecedented public fury.
Sustained pressure on Iran’s proxies is critical, but Tehran’s creative financing and global networks ensure these threats remain resilient and adaptive.
The fragile Gulf truce shatters as shipping attacks resume, leaving Washington to navigate a deadlocked conflict with highly restricted military leverage.