Iran-backed militias resist disarmament as Tehran shields weapons, leaving Prime Minister Zaidi’s authority weakened and Baghdad’s security unresolved.
Browsing: Iran
Washington’s naval blockade and sanctions squeeze Iran as Hormuz oil traffic collapses and stalled diplomacy leaves no clear off-ramp.
Iran Rail Corridors are expanding under US maritime blockade, carrying Chinese industrial goods across Central Asia despite high costs.
Aggressive maritime blockades and financial restrictions severely choke Iranian exports, creating substantial trade friction with major Asian energy consumers.
Weak US water sector defenses allowed Iran-linked cyber actors to amplify psychological impact across critical infrastructure during wartime.
US pressure on Iran grows, but a rapid Hormuz deal could sideline the nuclear threat while escalation spreads.
Tehran now pairs direct missile threats with Gulf diplomacy after two wars convinced Iran that regime change remains Washington’s goal.
Oman’s quiet diplomacy with Tehran now offers the only credible path to reopening the Strait of Hormuz without war.
Dubai’s shell companies and free zones keep Iran sanctions evasion alive despite the UAE’s new direct trade suspension.
Rigid acquisition processes jeopardize U.S. military power, delaying critical commercial technology adoption required to counter fast-moving global threats.