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Trump suggests major escalation against Iran is unlikely, as Iran maintains its nuclear enrichment program without U.S. accusations of crossing into weaponization. This points to a potential pause in direct conflict risks.
A limited US strike on Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island quickly escalated when Iran retaliated against US-operated airbases in Jordan.
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Six months into the Iran conflict, the war is eroding US military readiness through payroll shortfalls and depleted stockpiles.
IRGC forces killed one and arrested six in a southeastern Iran raid, seizing explosives, weapons, and Starlink gear while alleging US-Israeli ties....
Private grave listings in Tehran now reach 30 billion rials—over eight times the official 2026 tariff of 3.47 billion rials—while Iran's minimum wage...
The report details inflated grave prices in Iran, with listings up to 34 billion rials against official rates of 3.47 billion and minimum wages around...
US strikes have severely damaged Iran's nuclear sites, missile arsenal, and proxies, yet enriched uranium remains and the regime persists under a new...
After six months, the US Iran campaign has left allies doubting Washington's reliability while rivals sense opportunity.
US military faces a beyond critical shortage of Patriot missiles in Europe, largely driven by sustained demand from the Iran conflict. This reveals deeper limits in US air-defense readiness.
The US is isolating Iran financially while deliberately avoiding actions that could disrupt global markets.
Internal divisions shape US Iran strategy:
Two critiques frame the Iran conflict as a cautionary tale on different levels.
New US sanctions spark sharply divided takes on whether economic pressure can force Iran to yield or instead risks wider war.
UAE Presidential Diplomatic Adviser Anwar Gargash called Iran’s attacks on Arab states along the Persian Gulf a grave strategic mistake that has...
A security dilemma explains the deepening US-Iran antagonism: each side's defensive moves look offensive to the other, fueling arms races and...
Iran is blending military threats with public mockery in response to expanded U.S. sanctions.
The 60-day negotiation period ended on 17 August, prompting the U.S. to halt talks and adopt a full enforcement posture.
