With American troops gone, Baghdad’s oil, banks, and militias make Iraq the arena where the Iran war will be decided.
Browsing: Tehran
Iran’s president demands sanctions relief as fuel shortages and food scarcity cripple daily life, while Tehran still fuels regional terror.
Rezaei’s surprise appointment to Iran’s security council threatens to paralyze collective leadership as personal ambitions clash with institutional checks.
US troops left Iraq, but Iran Influence in Iraq endures while disarmament stalls and Baghdad balances rival demands.
Iran’s proxies have turned Israel’s strategy against Washington, forcing Arab states to choose between American protection and Iranian retaliation.
Tehran may choose escalation over surrender, betting that Washington’s midterm pressures and its own survival instincts outweigh economic pain.
US-Houthi Talks test whether Washington can compartmentalize war as Tehran debates converting Houthi gains into political leverage
Iran’s regime survives on oil revenue and paid enforcers, not ideology, as U.S. strikes avoid destroying its payday.
Baghdad’s September 30 deadline fails as Iran-backed factions reject disarmament,forcing Zaidi to prioritize PMF institutional reform over impossible timelines.
Can American forces stabilize Tehran after conventional defeat, or will a relentless guerrilla campaign drain U.S. political resolve?