Amid a compounding economic crisis and a self-inflicted maritime blockade, senior Iranian officials have begun floating statements suggesting a desire to conclude the conflict with the West. However, analysts and diplomats stress that these overtures represent a calculated bargaining strategy rather than a surrender. “Position of Strength”: The Diplomatic FramingContinue Reading

The United States is deploying thousands of Marines from bases in Japan to the Middle East, according to multiple defense officials, in a move that underscores rising concerns over maritime security and the potential for a broader regional conflict involving Iran. Pentagon officials said the deployment includes Marine units trainedContinue Reading