Iran

An Iranian Vision of the New Middle East

The United States has resumed attacks on Iran. The memorandum of understanding that Tehran and Washington struck last month in Switzerland, hanging by a thread for weeks, has finally fallen apart. “I think it’s over,” U.S. President Donald Trump said on July 8. “I don’t want to deal with [Iran] …

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Iran Update Special Report, July 23, 2026

Key Takeaways The Houthis struck at least one Saudi vessel to enforce their naval blockade of Saudi Arabia on July 22. United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations confirmed on July 23 that the Houthis attacked an unspecified Saudi-flagged tanker with an “unknown projectile.” Iran continues to support the Houthis and their …

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Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 21, 2026

Toplines Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief General Oleksandr Syrskyi and appointed the Ukrainian Joint Forces Task Force Commander Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi as his replacement late on July 21.[1] Drapatyi served as the Joint Forces Task Force commander since June 3, 2025, and was the Ukrainian …

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Iran Update Special Report, July 21, 2026

Key Takeaways The Houthis likely decided to impose their blockade on Saudi Arabia to advance their own interests, though Iran probably encouraged them to impose the blockade for Tehran’s own purposes. The Houthis have repeatedly warned Saudi-owned ships against transiting the Red Sea via radio on July 20 and July …

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Téhéran paralyse le Golfe & Washington annonce un possible recours à des “bombes nucléaires propres”

La région est officiellement entrée dans la spirale d’une guerre régionale généralisée sans perspective diplomatique, après une neuvième nuit consécutive d’escalade réciproque. Washington, dont les responsables ont annoncé des préparatifs en vue d’une “guerre plus élargie”, rapatrie ses bombardiers stratégiques et son arsenal lourd d’Europe. Pendant ce temps, Téhéran est …

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