“You just can’t come up here with an invoice and say, you know, ‘pay this’ and expect to have great cooperation going forward.”
Browsing: War
“If you like this war, enjoy this first part, because this is the best part. Everything after this will be harder.”
“Can Iran raise the cost without losing its neighborhood? And can it pressure Washington through the Gulf without turning itself into the main enemy in the eyes of the region?”
Social media exposes Lebanon’s fractured identity as wartime joy sparks sectarian conflict between resilience and moral outrage.
Trillion-dollar war cost could fund education, healthcare, and save millions of lives, exposing skewed priorities toward military destruction.
Trump’s serial lies about Iran war progress and casualties erode credibility and repeat patterns of Vietnam and Iraq deceptions.
Trump faces a lose-lose situation as Iran gains leverage. Negotiation is the only option, but Tehran’s demands and Israel’s sabotage may close his window for a face-saving exit.
How Iran sees war: opportunity, not just hazard. Fighting from below, mobilizing supporters, consolidating power.
Energy diplomacy central to Iran war: Hormuz leveraged, Gulf infrastructure targeted, Arab states restrain.
Why Hormuz disruption matters: 20% oil, LNG halted; US escorts vulnerable, reserves insufficient. No quick fix.