All 4 Iran War Assumptions Dead Wrong—Trump Proves Experts Got Fooled Again

All 4 Iran War Assumptions Dead Wrong—Trump Proves Experts Got Fooled Again

In these early days of Operation Epic Fury, while much remains unknown, one thing has become clear: how little the conventional wisdom about foreign policy in Washington, D.C., has to do with the realities taking shape on the battlefield. Traditionally, four things were assumed to be near inevitable if the United States and/or Israel were to take significant military action against Iran:Iran’s supreme leader would be untouchable.The Islamic Revo…

How the Iran War Tests China’s Middle East Strategy

The war involving the United States, Israel and Iran represents one of the most significant geopolitical crises confronting China’s Middle East policy in recent decades. For Beijing, the conflict is not merely a regional security crisis but a structural challenge to a strategy that has relied on economic engagement, energy interdependence and diplomatic neutrality to […] The post How the Iran War Tests China’s Middle East Strategy appeared first…

The Arab Response to the War on Iran

And the taboo truths the West still just can't confront. The post The Arab Response to the War on Iran appeared first on Frontpage Mag.

Washington’s War on Iran: A Strategic Gift to Russia and China

The US-Israeli aggression on Iran is destabilizing the region while weakening Washington and creating strategic openings for Russia and China. The post Washington’s War on Iran: A Strategic Gift to Russia and China appeared first on Ramzy Baroud.

Iran shows the world the limits of US power

What the Iran crisis means for the future world orderPublished 12 Mar, 2026 20:46By Timofey Bordachev, Program Director of the Valdai Club US President Donald Trump ©  Al Drago / Getty ImagesDespite the optimism expressed in some quarters, it would be premature to declare that the American and Israeli military campaign against Iran has already stalled or that the crisis will soon be resolved through international mediation. The situation remains…

America’s War On Iran Is China’s Strategic Opportunity

While missiles fall in the Middle East, the long game of geopolitics continues to benefit China. The post America’s War On Iran Is China’s Strategic Opportunity first appeared on Madras Courier.