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It’s the Terrifying Question: Will the War Spread North?
Recent developments in the Hamas-Israel conflict have raised concerns about the potential for a regional conflagration. Israel's plans for a ground offensive against Hamas have sparked fears of the..
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The trade in sanctioned oil is booming as the US turns a blind eye
Analysts say that the rise in the movement of oil in contravention of western sanctions is often happening with the full knowledge of the US government.
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Why is Iran focusing on its maritime capabilities?
Iran continually seeks to enhance its naval fleet and create an impression of considerable operational capabilities. In its conflict with the US, Iran focuses on naval forces not only because the..
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Iran’s Oil Smuggling, Sanctions, and Ongoing Tensions: A Deep Dive
In the face of international sanctions, the Iranian regime has persistently engaged in oil smuggling, navigating a complex web of challenges and repercussions. Since the Trump administration’s..
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Intensified Pressure: Why Are There Increased Military Threats to International Maritime Navigation?
Russia’s Caspian Flotilla has been dominant in the inland sea for so long that many have ignored the fact that, over the past several years, it has ceased to be the only national navy that matters.
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Pentagon: No ‘Drop’ in Iran Threat to Ships, As F-35s and Harriers Keep Flying over the Gulf
More than a month after the Pentagon announced it was sending Air Force F-35s, thousands of U.S. Marines and Sailors, and American warships to the Persian Gulf region in response to Iran’s attempted..
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Iran’s Raisi demands return of $7 billion in frozen assets from S. Korea
A sum of $7 billion in revenue from the sale of petrochemical and oil products is being withheld from the Islamic Republic of Iran between two South Korean banks, Iranian state-run Mehr News Agency..
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Iran's Proxy Fleets-in-Being
When discussing the risks posed by Iran’s asymmetric capabilities and proxy tactics at sea, observers have overlooked the possibility of Tehran employing a historical maritime strategy called the..
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