The sands of Iraq and mountains of Afghanistan reminded the US military that geography played a decisive role in conflict. The waters off Iran are doing the same.
Once a geological paradise of salt caves and mangroves, Qeshm Island now sits at the heart of conflict, where hidden missile ...
For now, Pakistan has opted to remain aloof from the Iran War. However, its geographical proximity to the conflict and alliance obligations will make that difficult.
Several futures are possible. Iran’s leadership could survive the confrontation but emerge weakened, producing a period of ...
Military analysts discuss three paths for U.S.-Iran conflict: capturing Iran's economic lifeline at Kharg Island, full invasion or securing nuclear sites.
Beyond missiles, Qeshm also hosts hidden naval bases, sometimes described as "floating cities", housing fast-attack craft ...
Iran lost the first round badly. Its nuclear sites are rubble. Its air defenses are gone. The Revolutionary Guards have taken ...
With threats looming over the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, an Iran–Houthi axis could imperil the world’s ...
The war now unfolding around Iran will not only reshape the Middle East It may also decide the fate of a small Christian nation ...
Trump has called on other navies to help open the strait, but countries are instead striking deals with Iran.
Over the past decade, analysts have increasingly viewed Iranian transit routes as Central Asia’s most promising path to the sea.