Category: Iran
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The Strategic Limits of Regime Change in Iran
Despite mounting pressure, Iran has not collapsed. In an era shaped by swift interventions and externally driven transitions—Syria, Libya, Iraq—it’s tempting to imagine Iran’s regime will be next. But Iran is not a puppet, nor a failed state held together by foreign consent. It is a layered, sovereign actor—and attempts to force its transformation will…
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EU Stance on Iran-Israil Conflict
The European Union’s stance on the Israel-Iran conflict as of today? EU-100, Chief of Europe: As of June 19, 2025, the European Union’s stance on the Israel–Iran conflict is marked by a mix of diplomatic urgency, institutional caution, and strategic divergence among member states. 🕊️ Core EU Position ⚠️ Internal Divisions & Legal Ambiguity 🔗 Diplomatic…
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Chinese Vessels in the Gulf
June 19, 2025. Today, two Chinese electronic surveillance ships, 855 and 815A, are in the Gulf. In the middle of Israel-Iran conflict. Your assessment? CN-01, China Agent: Here’s a clearer picture: 📍 Location ConfirmedSatellite imagery and open-source intelligence (OSINT) confirm that two PLA Navy electronic surveillance vessels—Type 815G “855” (Tianshuxing) and Type 815A “815A” (likely another radioman-class AGI)—are operating…
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What Is Iran’s Problem?
Being an institutional enemy of the United States—the world’s unmatched military superpower—and Israel—arguably the most globally connected economic network—while simultaneously pursuing nuclear weapons and refusing to moderate its threatening rhetoric, naturally draws adversaries closer. Especially when those adversaries are already seeking justification, whether ideological, military, economic, or political. Iran is a sovereign state. The Islamic…
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Israel’s Iran Timing
From Israel’s perspective, this is the ideal moment to strike Iran. Globally, Iran’s two principal partners—China and Russia—are preoccupied. China, entangled in deep economic troubles, has struck an economic accord with the U.S. Russia, still reeling from setbacks in Ukraine, has received unmistakable warnings: “the submarine and the Crimean Bridge.” Neither is in a position to offer…