Iran was a real problem for the Israelis because it was a brake on these expansionist and hegemonic designs
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Donald Trump
Power without exit – America’s strategic trap in the Strait of Hormuz
The United States cannot credibly exit the conflict without first securing what it can claim as a “victory.”
Apocalypse Now: The Great Battle of the Gas Fields and Looming World Hunger
all it the “Netanyahu tax” that we’ll all be paying in our electricity, grocery, electronics and consumer spending, possibly for years to come
Targeting of Energy Facilities turned Iran War into worst‑case Scenario for Gulf States
Tehran vowed to retaliate by hitting five key energy targets in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.
Trump’s Last Stand: Demands for Hormuz Task Force fall on Deaf Ears
Nations outside the US signal their scepticism about White House plans for an international naval operation to re-open the Strait of Hormuz
Hegseth on Iran War Criticism: The sooner David Ellison takes over CNN, the better
Such statements reflect a broader shift in how the media is viewed by the US ruling class, particularly under the Trump administration
Donald Trump’s Racism Mirrors Jeffrey Epstein’s
The President with the “Right Genes” – and MS Now pulled the covers off Jeffrey Epstein’s noxious racism.
All the Ways US Support for Israeli Expansionism Freed Russia’s Hands
Russian leaders are clearly taking delight in the way in which Iran is turning into a quagmire for Washington, gleeful at their significant wins
Imperial Decline in the Straits of Hormuz
The Iran War as America’s Very Own Suez Crisis
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