by Alistair Crooke, published on Conflicts Forum, June 4, 2026 The US war with Iran has moved beyond its initial phase to an emerging new one — one in which Iran implicitly stakes its chances on the next phase being war. Most likely this will be in abbreviated episodes of …
Read More »Strait of Hormuz ‘No Longer Open’, Ships Turn Back; Gunfire Reported
from Defend Democracy Press, April 18, 2026 (src: Al Mayadeen English) Merchant vessels attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz reported security incidents on Saturday, including gunfire, and renewed restrictions, as maritime tensions intensified in the strategic waterway, according to shipping and security sources. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations …
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