The US-Israel combined force achieved meaningful operational and strategic successes vis-à-vis the Iranian ballistic missile program before the ceasefire. The combined force spent weeks striking a wide range of missile facilities across Iran based on long-standing US air warfare theory and doctrine. This effort disrupted Iran’s missile operations, degraded its …

Crude prices jumped after Iran resumed attacks against the UAE and vessels trying to transit the Strait of Hormuz on Monday. Brent contracts rose sharply on Monday night but were down slightly at $113.09 per barrel at 03:02 GMT on Tuesday. West Texas Intermediate contracts followed a similar pattern and …

Key Takeaways Iran is attempting to demonstrate its “control” over the Strait of Hormuz in response to US attempts to secure freedom of commercial navigation in the strait. Iran is attempting to disrupt these US efforts and demonstrate its control by attacking commercial vessels, oil infrastructure in the United Arab …