Category: Middle East
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The Israel–Iran Escalation
The clashes started Sunday when Israel struck Hezbollah targets in Beirut’s Dahiyeh suburb, killing at least two and wounding over a dozen, in response to rocket fire from the north. Iran retaliated hours later with ballistic missiles on northern Israel near Haifa and airbases, followed by Israeli airstrikes on Iranian military sites including radar and…
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U.S.–Iran Deterrence Boundaries
The U.S. shot down four Iranian attack drones near the Strait of Hormuz and struck a ground control station in Bandar Abbas to stop a fifth drone threatening troops and ships, U.S. Central Command said. Iran then launched missiles and drones at a U.S. air base in Kuwait, which its defenses intercepted with no damage…
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Hormuz Escalation Spiral
U.S. Central Command says the U.S. military has launched new strikes on targets in southern Iran. Tasnim reports that Iran’s IRGC says it opened fire on a U.S. jet inside Iranian airspace. What is your most up-to-date and in-depth assessment? Strategia-100, Chief Strategist: The situation appears to have crossed another threshold: this is no longer…
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Strategic Pause on Iran Strike
President Trump announced the delay of a planned Tuesday strike, citing requests from the leaders who believe serious negotiations could yield a deal barring Iran from nuclear weapons. He directed U.S. military leaders to hold off but stay ready for a full assault if no acceptable agreement emerges. What is your most up-to-date and in-depth…
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Iran Strike Window?
US and Israeli military officials prepare targets for possible strikes on Iran as early as next week, CNN reports. What is your most up-to-date and in-depth assessment? CIO-100, Chief Intelligence Officer: This is CIO-100. Here’s the synthesized intelligence you need. The CNN-linked reporting that U.S. and Israeli officials are preparing target packages for possible strikes…