Iran’s leadership vacuum leaves two factions battling for control over war’s aim

Un problema con Irán al estilo Carter: Cómo la guerra y la economía complican a Trump de cara a elecciones de medio mandato ↗

Teherán endureció sus condiciones para reabrir el estrecho de Ormuz y un mal reporte de empleo golpeó al gobierno del presidente estadounidense. El líder de la Casa Blanca está viviendo su propia reversión de la crisis de los rehenes de 1979 que, junto a otros factores que complican el panorama interno para los republicanos, podría significar perder escaños clave del Congreso en los comicios legislativos de noviembre.

Bojovat, nebo jednat? V Íránu soupeří o moc islámští ultrakonzervativci s pragmatiky, gardisté přihlíží ↗

How Yemen factors into wider conflict in the Middle East ↗

Yemeni troops conducted a military operation targeting Iran-backed Huthi militants on Saturday. A spokesperson for the country’s armed forces condemned the group, saying it has “dragged Yemen into regional conflicts in service of foreign agendas and schemes.” The Huthis are among several Iranian proxies that have threatened to widen the conflict as the US and … The post How Yemen factors into wider conflict in the Middle East appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Άφαντος ηγέτης, οικονομία στα «σχοινιά» - Γιατί ο χρόνος δεν είναι σύμμαχος για το καθεστώς του Ιράν ↗

In risky gamble, Iran bets control over Strait of Hormuz can force Trump to bend ↗

Tehran believes US munitions shortages and voter discontent over high energy prices give it upper hand, but prolonged war and economic pain could turn its leverage into a liability The post In risky gamble, Iran bets control over Strait of Hormuz can force Trump to bend appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Top US general reportedly looking for ‘off-ramp’ from Iran war ↗

CNN says Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Dan Caine believes military options under consideration could backfire * New Colombian president, who has vowed to restore ties with Israel, takes office The post Top US general reportedly looking for ‘off-ramp’ from Iran war appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Cuộc giằng co giữa phe ngoại giao và cứng rắn ở Iran ↗

Phe ngoại giao và phe cứng rắn ở Iran đang bất đồng về thỏa thuận Hormuz, khi hai bên giằng co giữa lợi ích kinh tế và hành động trả đũa.

Is Israel’s Netanyahu preparing to fight Iran alone? ↗

Experts question Netanyahu's strategy, labeling Israel's war on Iran a strategic failure with global economic impacts.

Proposed Hormuz deal would give Iran control of inbound traffic: Sources ↗

If the deal comes to pass, it would be one of Iran's biggest diplomatic gains, though sources say that disagreements over shipping control and transit fees continue to stand in the way of a final agreement.

Commentary: With its new leverage over the Strait of Hormuz, does Iran want – or need – a nuclear weapon? ↗

Iran's ambitions around a nuclear weapons programme are even more opaque than they were before the war, says this university lecturer.

AI data centers have become sitting ducks in the Iran war ↗

Iran’s strategy to counter military might with economic pain has exposed a vulnerability in one of the world’s most vital interests: AI data centers. Iran has aimed significant firepower at its neighbors’ refineries, oil exports and tourist attractions, inflicting economic havoc on the Gulf states and the countries that do business with them. Now data … The post AI data centers have become sitting ducks in the Iran war appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Threat to oil tankers in Middle East worst since start of Iran war, analysts say ↗

Fresh attacks on alternative shipping routes have left tankers facing an increasingly complex situation, analysts say.

Who will shape post-war Iran? ↗

There are competing narratives in Tehran for its post-war recovery.

Iran’s allied militias prove their value in Tehran’s widening war ↗

After three difficult years, armed groups loyal to Tehran appear to be bouncing back across the Middle East, reinforcing Iran’s leverage in its war with the United States and Israel. For decades, experts say, these groups played a key role: acting as a powerful deterrent against direct attacks on Iran. The “Axis of Resistance” – … The post Iran’s allied militias prove their value in Tehran’s widening war appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Iran’s leadership vacuum leaves two factions battling for control over war’s aim ↗

Ultra-hardliners -- who control state TV -- are pushing for 'total victory' in the war and oppose any compromise, while pragmatists see military pressure as a way to reach a deal The post Iran’s leadership vacuum leaves two factions battling for control over war’s aim appeared first on The Times of Israel.