Alastair Crooke: Iran Was Ready for This War… And It Could Change the Middle East Forever
Analysis of escalating Iran-Israel-US tensions: alleged targeted killings, psychological warfare, and Iran's asymmetrical strategy with underground infrastructure and decentralized command. Examines shifting Israeli media narratives, Iranian public resilience amid attacks, and US political anxiety over war costs and midterm elections. Iran's control of Hormuz Strait impacts global energy markets; China remains largely unaffected while European allies show reluctance to join US-led coalition. Iran's strategic objectives: end cycles of conflict, lift sanctions, remove US bases from region…
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