Tag Archives: Strait of Hormuz

Waiting for Washington’s Response to Tehran

Posted on May 11, 2026 by Ali Tuygan

May 11, 2026 In his election night victory speech on November 6, 2024, President-elect Donald Trump said, “I’m not going to start a war. I’m going to stop wars.” Yet, he twice joined Prime Minister Netanyahu’s war against Iran. And, … Continue reading →

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A War of Nerves

Posted on April 27, 2026 by Ali Tuygan

April 27, 2026 Merriam-Webster defines the title of this post as “a conflict characterized by psychological tactics (such as bluff, threats, and intimidation) designed primarily to create confusion, indecision, or breakdown of morale”. The targeting and seizures of ships by … Continue reading →

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Time for Tough Choices

Posted on April 20, 2026 by Ali Tuygan

April 20, 2026 The Iran-US ceasefire expires on Wednesday. Yet, there is still some uncertainty regarding the second round of the “peace negotiations” in Islamabad. The past ten days have seen intense diplomatic activity, Trump’s flurry of comments and threats, … Continue reading →

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