Hmm, in the short term maybe. But longer-term the global economy will re-route around the Strait, one way or another. Iran has won a strategic victory but risks overplaying its hand. (View Post)

Israel needs to be put in its place. Under its current government it's as destabilising a force as Iran. The US needs to tell them to stop the bombing in Lebanon and Iran. Or else a complete ces… (View Post)

Does Trump's humiliation by Iran give Putin the cover he needs to stop his much more costly war? As with Trump he is in a position where the only good move is to stop playing. Drone developments… (View Post)

If the GCC doesn't start building pipeline and alternative port capacity they'd be mad. Even if it means selling second-tier premier league teams to fund it... (View Post)

Supreme Leader Khameni in power? Check. Strait of Humurz open? Check. Iran free to pursue nuclear weapons with no UN monitors? Check. Oil prices 50% higher and Iran charging levies on ships passing? … (View Post)