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Page 2 of 3 in the nuclear risk analysis archive.
US Military vs Iran Military: A Complete 2026 Comparison
US vs Iran military comparison across personnel, air and naval power, missiles, budgets, and how asymmetry shapes escalation outcomes in 2026.
Who Started the Iran-Israel War? Timeline and Evidence
A source-based timeline of who initiated the Iran-Israel war sequence, from initial strikes to retaliation cycles and later US-Iran escalation.
IAEA Blocked From Iranian Nuclear Sites After Strikes
IAEA inspectors remain blocked from Fordow, Isfahan, and Natanz after Operation Epic Fury, leaving Iran's enriched uranium status unverifiable.
Iran vs Israel Military Power: A Complete 2026 Comparison
Iran vs Israel military comparison across manpower, airpower, missile inventories, defense spending, and the nuclear deterrence balance in 2026.
Nuclear Threat Assessment: Where the Iran Crisis Goes From Here
A scenario-based nuclear threat assessment of the Iran crisis, including leadership instability, damaged facilities, and pathways to escalation or containment.
Trump Vows More Iran Strikes as US Expands Mideast Forces
President Trump pledged additional strikes while the Pentagon confirmed roughly 50,000 US personnel and major naval-air assets deployed across the region.
US Deploys 50,000 Troops as Operation Epic Fury Expands
The Pentagon confirmed a major Gulf buildup, including two carrier groups and 120+ aircraft, as Washington signaled continued operations against Iran.
Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz: 20% of Global Oil Supply Disrupted
Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupted roughly 20% of global oil flows after retaliatory strikes, triggering a fast-moving energy and shipping shock.
Iran Retaliatory Strikes Hit US Bases Across Gulf Region
Iran launched over 170 ballistic missiles and 500+ drones at US military positions across the Gulf, marking a major direct escalation in the conflict.
Iran Confirms Khamenei Killed in US-Israeli Strikes
Iran confirmed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in February 28, 2026 strikes on Tehran, triggering a succession crisis and sharper regional escalation.