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.
Xi Jinping can't do to Taiwan what Trump did to Venezuela
Following American military operation in Caracas some voices claim it could be an excuse for China to attack Taiwan. It can't be.
Even with Maduro behind bars don’t expect Venezuela to change
Can anybody defeat the ghost of Hugo Chávez?
Zohran Mamdani: dream come true for Trump, nightmare for Democrats
The incoming NYC mayor embodies everything that led to Kamala Harris' defeat exactly one year ago.
On Ukraine it's EU that still holds all the cards. It just needs to find the balls to use them.
As Trump seeks to impose his will on Europe and Ukraine, their leaders should remind him who has the real leverage.
Ending the war within the current frontlines would be good for Ukraine, but a disaster for Europe
Ukraine can live without its eastern regions. But can the rest of the world?