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Iran’s Missile Myth
The story the Trump administration has been telling doesn't hold up. or weeks, President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth assured the public that US strikes had left Iran's military "severely damaged" — a broken force, no longer a serious threat. It was a clean narrative, politically useful, and apparently untrue. Classified assessments conducted earlier this month by US…
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Iran’s Missile Myth
The story the Trump administration has been telling doesn't hold up. or weeks, President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth assured the public that US strikes had left Iran's military "severely damaged" — a…
Why Is Tel Aviv Pursuing the Annulment of the Oslo Accords?
Israel's ministerial legislative committee is reviewing a bill aimed at formally annulling the Oslo Accords — the landmark 1993 agreement signed with the Palestine Liberation Organization. The bill was introduced by Knesset Deputy Speaker Limor…
What Does Trump Seek from War, and Why Is He Failing to Achieve It?
By exploiting division, scapegoating, and psychological operations, Trump has sought to conceal his military, political, and economic failures vis-à-vis Iran. Yet domestic cohesion, public reaction, and developments on the ground have exposed the failure of…
Silent Complicity or Performative Neutrality? Arab States Face a Strategic Crossroads
On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes against Iran under Operation Epic Fury, targeting military facilities, nuclear sites, and leadership. Now more than a month into an active war, the…
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Iran’s Missile Myth
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“No King”: America’s Rejection of Resource-Driven Militarism
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Iran’s Army Places 65th Nohed Brigade on Full Combat Alert
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Iran’s Missile Myth
The story the Trump administration has been telling doesn't hold up. or weeks, President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth assured the public that US strikes had left Iran's military "severely damaged" — a broken force, no longer a serious threat. It was a clean narrative, politically useful, and…
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What Does Trump Seek from War, and Why Is He Failing to Achieve It?
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Iranian Musician Performs at Damavand Power Plant Amid Infrastructure Threats
Iranian musician Ali Qamsari has drawn regional attention by performing adjacent to the Damavand Power Plant, marking his second consecutive day at the site. In a newly published video, Qamsari performed “Vatan-e Man” (My Homeland), a composition by the late master Parviz Meshkatian, while positioned directly beside one of Iran’s…
Formation of Human Chains Around the Country’s Power Plants and Bridges
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What Lies Behind Bahrain’s Role in Militarization of the Strait of Hormuz?
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Silent Complicity or Performative Neutrality? Arab States Face a Strategic Crossroads
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