As tensions rise, the US blockade of Hormuz enters a critical phase. Experts debate whether Washington or Tehran holds the leverage in this dual blockade.
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The war has shattered the illusion of a US-led safety net. Discover how Gulf States Security is being redefined as regional powers face Iranian strikes.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth argues the ceasefire pauses the 60-day War Powers Resolution clock, sparking a critical constitutional debate in the Senate.
War is pushing Iran toward military rule. The IRGC could eclipse clerics, creating a Pakistan-style security state.
UK has zero warships in region, one sub, six F-35s available. Type 45 deployment uses half the active force. Scalpel, not hammer.
Pakistan’s diplomatic rise rests on military clout, not negotiation skills. India counters by deepening ties with Israel and Gulf states.
Pakistan’s military brokered US-Iran talks, not diplomats. Army chief Munir’s access and credibility made the difference. No deal, but a shift.
US-Israel degraded Iran’s arsenal but failed to force capitulation. Tehran retains strike capacity and leverage. Strategic outcome unclear.
Hezbollah’s endurance and Israel’s strategic overreach reveal why total victory in Lebanon remains unattainable.
US military leverage against Iran is fading. Trump’s dwindling options demand patient allied diplomacy.