Strategic Distance
The renewed war between the United States and Iran has again placed American and Israeli military interests on apparently common ground.
The renewed war between the United States and Iran has again placed American and Israeli military interests on apparently common ground.
Fresh statements from Tehran and Washington point to deepening confrontation, with both sides hardening their public positions even as the US says it remains open to diplomacy.
The Pentagon told lawmakers the conflict has already cost $37.5 billion and warned of readiness shortfalls without additional funding, while also alleging Russia and China are enabling Iran's military operations.
Explosions were reported across southern and central Iran after the US announced a new military offensive, while Kuwait activated air defences and regional tensions continued to spread.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed it received intelligence from individuals in Jordan to strike US military targets, as Washington continued air strikes and regional tensions spread across the Gulf.
The United States and Israel launched coordinated air attacks on Iran. The build-up by the US, including moving two carrier groups into the region, alongside relocating dozens of aircraft from Europe to Israel, all at a cost of billions of dollars, was never intended solely for the application of pressure.
Gold and silver prices climbed over 1 per cent on Wednesday amid escalating conflict between the US‑Israeli combine and Iran, driving safe haven demand.
The 56-year-old son of Iran’s late leader has spent years operating behind the scenes, with reports linking him to the IRGC, internal power networks, and controversial crackdowns on protests.
Iranian women posted multiple videos mocking people mourning Khamenei, showing them reacting to those wailing and chanting in grief. These clips spread rapidly and went viral across social media platforms.
The United States and Israel launched coordinated air attacks on Iran. The build-up by the US, including moving two carrier groups into the region, alongside relocating dozens of aircraft from Europe to Israel, all at a cost of billions of dollars, was never intended solely for application of pressure.
