Alastair Crooke: U.S. and Iran Exchange Massive Strikes as Hormuz War Continues
Explore the profound geopolitical shifts in the Middle East following the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader. The unprecedented mass funeral highlights Iran's immense soft power and a revived sense of regional unity. We break down escalating US-Iran tensions, the strategic standoff at the Strait of Hormuz, and how severe fuel shortages are limiting Western military capabilities. The discussion unpacks the complex web of regional actors and why recent US strategies are failing. Furthermore, we uncover the truth behind the fabricated Iranian nuclear weapons narrative and examine how Iran's…
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