Following the February joint strikes that killed Iran's supreme leader, the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports has now surpassed 100 days. Defense officials in the United States and Israel are already coordinating future attacks against petrochemical assets, even as attacks on commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz reach unprecedented levels. Meanwhile, Tehran has adopted an aggressive new doctrine permitting preemptive strikes against regional installations hosting anti-Iran operations.
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Diplomatic momentum has stalled as both sides actively prepare for an impending resumptio…: Diplomatic momentum has stalled as both sides actively prepare for an impending resumption of military combat.
Iranian military leadership has officially adopted a doctrine permitting preemptive attac…: Iranian military leadership has officially adopted a doctrine permitting preemptive attacks on regional bases hosting adversary operations.
Emerging proposals urge Gulf and Arab nations to construct an independent regional securi…: Emerging proposals urge Gulf and Arab nations to construct an independent regional security framework rather than depending on Washington.
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Arab states must reject Israeli hegemony and build a regional security framework independent of Washington.
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