Amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), receiving a vertical replenishment-at-sea from the fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8) in the Arabian Sea. (Credit: Keypher Strombeck / Navy Office of Information / AFP)
The confusion over whether talks between Iran and the United States are actually underway has fooled no one. While intermediaries such as Turkey, Pakistan, and Egypt are indeed in communication with both sides and relaying messages, no compromise seems within reach. This is a relief for Israel, determined to continue its military campaign against the Islamic Republic for as long as possible. Were the recent statements by the U.S. president merely a bluff to calm the markets, or does Donald Trump hope to avoid an uncertain escalation by postponing his ultimatum to Iran over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz — five days before striking the country’s electrical infrastructure? American troops are currently moving toward the Gulf, whether as part of a ruse or as a show of “peace through strength.” What, then, could unfold in the coming...
The confusion over whether talks between Iran and the United States are actually underway has fooled no one. While intermediaries such as Turkey, Pakistan, and Egypt are indeed in communication with both sides and relaying messages, no compromise seems within reach. This is a relief for Israel, determined to continue its military campaign against the Islamic Republic for as long as possible. Were the recent statements by the U.S. president merely a bluff to calm the markets, or does Donald Trump hope to avoid an uncertain escalation by postponing his ultimatum to Iran over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz — five days before striking the country’s electrical infrastructure? American troops are currently moving toward the Gulf, whether as part of a ruse or as a show of “peace through strength.” What, then, could unfold in the...
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