Iraq reaches point of no return: attacked by both US, Iran. Oil halted, fate tied to axis.
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IRGC evolved from revolutionary guard to dominant power network: military, intelligence, economic empire.
Through Kremlin’s lens, Iran war is double-edged: oil gains, but eroding influence exposed.
US attacks expose limits of China’s economic statecraft: pragmatism trumps “strategic partnerships” with Iran, Venezuela.
US energy prices were rising before Iran war: demand surge, supply tightening, policy failures.
Reza Pahlavi’s restoration unlikely. 1979 Revolution dismantled monarchy. Nostalgia can’t rule Iran.
Houthis sit out Iran war: fear decapitation, depleted weapons, Saudi pressure, China ties counsel restraint.
Russia shouldn’t celebrate: temporary oil waivers for Iran war, not Ukraine-linked. Linkage remains crucial.
US risks much, gains little in Iran war—abandoned gradualist strategy for Israel’s maximalism.
Iran war evokes 1913: fragile alliances, black swan events risk global conflagration. Time to end.