Houthi attacks on Saudi ships and refineries widen the Iran war and test Riyadh’s reliance on U.S. protection.
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US policy on Iran hasn’t produced surrender but is eroding Tehran’s coercive leverage as exports collapse and inflation surges.
Washington hesitates to target major Chinese financial institutions, leaving Tehran’s primary economic lifeline fully operational despite aggressive rhetoric.
The Hormuz blockade spreads economic damage across Europe and Asia as U.S. allies face rising costs and shortages.
The Iran War Stalemate lets Washington hold a blockade that drains Tehran’s economy while limiting America’s own costs.
The Venezuela Oil Deal raises constitutional and moral questions while offering little prospect of quickly lowering gas prices.
Latest strikes and expert disputes raise questions about who holds the advantage in the ongoing six-month Iran conflict.
Washington transitions to aggressive financial sanctions, targeting global trade networks to restrict Iranian state revenues and secure Gulf navigation.
Discover how covert Cold War intelligence operations in Tehran permanently transformed modern Middle Eastern geopolitical rivalries and U.S. diplomacy.
Hormuz closure should have caused a price catastrophe. China’s demand cuts and record reserve releases changed everything.