Trump's blockade of Hormuz is long overdue, but perhaps that was the plan
Iran's financial tap has been closed, turning the regime's gamble against it.
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Trump’s madness gets a boost from China, as abandoned Iran agrees to a ceasefire
Even after a decade since entering politics, Trump keeps being misread by his opponents.
Ukraine might be holding the key to defeating Iran
Complete victory against the regime cannot be accomplished without control over the Strait of Hormuz. And Ukrainians might have the missing piece of the puzzle to do it.
Why did war with Iran break out now? The circumstances made it inevitable.
Given the threat Iran is posing to the region it was certain to happen eventually. Convergence of political events forced its eruption in 2026.
Trump has been looking for Iranian Delcy Rodriguez. Has he finally found one?
US has never wanted a revolution but a forced evolution of the Iranian regime.
Killing Larijani was more important than killing Khamenei
Khamenei's death was a huge opening blow, but killing Larijani is likely to have a bigger impact on the war's outcome.
For Americans, war with Iran is about knocking out China’s teeth in the Middle East
For Israel defeating Iran is about destroying an existential threat to the nation. For Americans, it's about blowing up China's plan to keep them occupied away from Taiwan.
Iran enabled Israeli strike on Hamas in Qatar
After failing to protect Ismail Haniyeh, Iranian regime opened the door to the Israeli bombing of his successors.
Nobody, not even Iranians, can confirm if Fordow was really destroyed
Tough talk by both Americans and Iranians is likely completely unfounded.
There’s a better way to destroy Fordow and Trump’s bunker buster threat may be a ruse to enable it
Bombs aren't the only - or even the best - solution.
Why is Khamenei still alive? He’s the only one who can make Trump’s dream a reality
Soon enough the Supreme Leader might conclude that leaving his bunker is the best option he has.
Is Anwar Ibrahim an extremist or just an idiot?
It's been a while since a Malaysian politician said something quite as stupid as Anwar did yesterday.