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'Regime change' might be biggest failure in Operation Epic Fury
Geopolitics & World Affairs

'Regime change' might be biggest failure in Operation Epic Fury

President Trump's claim of achieving 'regime change' and installing moderate leaders in Iran through assassinations, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is strongly refuted by analysis su

Responsible Statecraft · 6h ago
Ridiculous displays of US President: Iran firm on Strait of Hormuz blockade
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Ridiculous displays of US President: Iran firm on Strait of Hormuz blockade

Iran's IRGC asserts "full and decisive control" over the Strait of Hormuz, rejecting US President Trump's claims of a ceasefire request tied to its reopening, while international efforts, including a

India Today World · 2h ago
Trump underestimated Iran’s resilience, gutting his exit options
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Trump underestimated Iran’s resilience, gutting his exit options

The conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran has plunged the Middle East into an unforeseen confrontation, as President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu underestimated Iran's robust defensive capab

Asia Times · 13h ago
Will Conflict in the Middle East Boost China’s Renewable Energy Sector?
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Will Conflict in the Middle East Boost China’s Renewable Energy Sector?

The ongoing conflict in Iran is significantly impacting global energy markets, prompting speculation that **China's renewable energy sector** could see a surge in investment as the world seeks stabili

The Diplomat · 22h ago
The Sailors Stranded in the Persian Gulf
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The Sailors Stranded in the Persian Gulf

Thousands of civilian sailors are trapped in the Persian Gulf, a conflict zone due to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, highlighting the region's escalating instability. This crisis unfolds as Foreign Aff

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Shared energy stakes call for greater China-India cooperation
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Shared energy stakes call for greater China-India cooperation

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has issued a stark warning against targeting energy and nuclear facilities amidst the escalating Middle East conflict, urging China and India to collaborate as partner

Asia Times · 20h ago
'Regime change' might be biggest failure in Operation Epic Fury
Geopolitics & World Affairs

'Regime change' might be biggest failure in Operation Epic Fury

President Trump's claim of achieving 'regime change' and installing moderate leaders in Iran through assassinations, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is strongly refuted by analysis su

Responsible Statecraft · 6h ago
Trump underestimated Iran’s resilience, gutting his exit options
Geopolitics & World Affairs

Trump underestimated Iran’s resilience, gutting his exit options

The conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran has plunged the Middle East into an unforeseen confrontation, as President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu underestimated Iran's robust defensive capab

Asia Times · 13h ago
Asia ramps up use of dirty fuels to cover energy shortfall triggered by Iran war
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Asia ramps up use of dirty fuels to cover energy shortfall triggered by Iran war

Across Asia, nations from South Korea to India are rapidly increasing their reliance on coal, the dirtiest fossil fuel, to combat severe energy shortfalls triggered by the US-Israel war on Iran and th

The Guardian World · 19h ago
Iran remains a stubborn foe after absorbing massive US-Israeli attacks
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Iran remains a stubborn foe after absorbing massive US-Israeli attacks

Despite claims from the U.S. and Israel that Iran's military capabilities have been "obliterated" and its missile strikes significantly reduced, Iran remains a persistent threat, continuing to launch

AP News · 3h ago
Japan, South Korea stock markets soar at open after Trump war comments
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Japan, South Korea stock markets soar at open after Trump war comments

Asian stock markets, particularly Japan and South Korea, surged after President Trump indicated the war with Iran could conclude within two weeks, despite conflicting signals from Israeli Prime Minist

Channel News Asia · 8m ago
Breaking Down the Belarus-North Korea Summit
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Breaking Down the Belarus-North Korea Summit

The Belarus-North Korea summit signifies a calculated expansion of North Korea's post-COVID foreign policy, increasingly shaped by its deepening relationship with the Kremlin. This visit underscores a

The Diplomat
Does Iran’s Future Look Like Cuba, Syria, or North Korea?
Geopolitics & World Affairs

Does Iran’s Future Look Like Cuba, Syria, or North Korea?

As the conflict in Iran intensifies, Gulf states and Israel are pursuing divergent strategies for its future, with Gulf nations favoring a contained, Cuba-like Iran, while Israel seeks to militarily d

Foreign Policy · 8h ago
Iran-Israel-US War’s Quiet Shock on India’s Fertilizer Imports
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Iran-Israel-US War’s Quiet Shock on India’s Fertilizer Imports

The escalating conflict in the Gulf, particularly the Iran-Israel-US tensions, is quietly forcing India to critically re-evaluate and restructure its significant reliance on external fertilizer import

The Diplomat · 10h ago
Iran remains a stubborn foe after absorbing massive US-Israeli attacks
Geopolitics & World Affairs

Iran remains a stubborn foe after absorbing massive US-Israeli attacks

Despite claims from the U.S. and Israel that Iran's military capabilities have been "obliterated" and its missile strikes significantly reduced, Iran remains a persistent threat, continuing to launch

AP News · 3h ago
Does Iran’s Future Look Like Cuba, Syria, or North Korea?
Geopolitics & World Affairs

Does Iran’s Future Look Like Cuba, Syria, or North Korea?

As the conflict in Iran intensifies, Gulf states and Israel are pursuing divergent strategies for its future, with Gulf nations favoring a contained, Cuba-like Iran, while Israel seeks to militarily d

Foreign Policy · 8h ago
Limited missions, big risks: What a US ground fight in Iran could become
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Limited missions, big risks: What a US ground fight in Iran could become

As thousands of U.S. troops deploy to the Middle East, military analysts are outlining potential ground operations in Iran, ranging from coastal assaults to secure the Strait of Hormuz to raids on nuc

Defense News · 15h ago
US is confronting Russia, China where necessary over Iran, says Hegseth
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US is confronting Russia, China where necessary over Iran, says Hegseth

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth asserts the U.S. is actively confronting Russian and Chinese support for Iran, claiming these efforts are damaging Iranian military morale and leading to widespread

Straits Times Asia
US attacks Isfahan in Iran as gas price average tops $4 dollars - Fox News
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US attacks Isfahan in Iran as gas price average tops $4 dollars - Fox News

The **United States** launched attacks on **Isfahan, Iran**, targeting military sites in what **Al Jazeera** describes as US-Israeli strikes, while the national average for **gas prices** surpassed $4

Google News World
U.S. Senators Press Taiwan to Raise Military Spending, as China Protests
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U.S. Senators Press Taiwan to Raise Military Spending, as China Protests

Four U.S. senators are pressuring Taiwan to resolve a $40 billion military budget stalemate, emphasizing Washington's growing concern over China's threat and urging Taiwan to learn from Hong Kong's ex

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