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The White House wants to portray Iran’s military as defeated, but U.S. intelligence shows otherwise
U.S. operations in Iran risk draining limited U.S. stocks
The article explores the potential future developments in the ongoing conflict involving Iran, analyzing geopolitical implications and the roles of regional and global powers in shaping the situation.
Western tariffs accelerated its transformation into a sophisticated extension of China’s industrial policy
However, U.S. law dictates that only an act of Congress or a Senate resolution can withdraw Washington from the alliance
Algiers has historically close ties with Tehran—but it may benefit from the ongoing war
The political left has become simultaneously more mainstream and more radical
The threat comes as U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned of a decisive next few days in the war
Recent mandates show the Chinese leader wants both loyalty and creativity from officials
Hackers linked to the regime are escalating attacks against the United States and Israel as the war rages
At the same time, the White House has threatened to obliterate Tehran’s energy sector if a deal isn’t reached soon
Its northern Kurdistan Region is being hit by both sides