The United States has begun a full-scale attack on Iranian vessels suspected of laying mines, as President Donald Trump warned Tehran on Tuesday that it would face severe and unprecedented military repercussions if it attempts to target the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report by AFP. Trump’s warning followed Iran’s declaration that no Gulf…
At a time when conflicts are unfolding across the world, and geopolitical tensions are rising amid the breakdown of dialogue and diplomacy, people may turn to the insights of Carl von Clausewitz to better understand the true nature and purpose of war. What does Clausewitz’s quote mean? Carl von Clausewitz’s most famous quote is, “War…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday that a growing number of indications suggest that Ali Khamenei may have been killed in the joint US‑Israeli operation, though he did not officially confirm the leader’s death, as reported by Reuters. Is Khamenei alive? There were many signs indicating Khamenei “is no longer”, Netanyahu said without…
Iran’s top diplomat said Sunday that Tehran’s strength lay in its ability to “say no to the great powers,” adopting a hardline stance following talks with the United States over its nuclear program and amid nationwide protests, as reported by AP. Speaking at a summit in Tehran, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told diplomats that Iran…
US President Donald Trump said on Saturday (local time) that Iran was engaged in talks with the United States, even as the Islamic Republic’s army chief warned Washington against carrying out military strikes, according to AFP. Iran’s top security official said on Saturday that headway had been made toward talks with the United States, even…
