Articles Tagged Middle East
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Regional security coverage spanning military operations, proxy networks, alliance behavior, and geopolitical spillover risks.
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why is iran attacking israel: causes, strategy, and timeline
why is iran attacking israel explained with sources: retaliation, nuclear fears, deterrence signaling, and domestic pressure shaping the conflict.
Did Iran Attack the U.S. Today?
Yes. Iran launched six waves of missiles and drones at U.S. bases in the Gulf after Operation Epic Fury on February 28, 2026.
Iran War Timeline 2026: Escalation From Talks to Open Conflict
A step-by-step Iran war timeline from late-2025 diplomatic breakdown to Operation Epic Fury, retaliatory strikes, Hormuz disruption, and ongoing escalation.
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.
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.
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.
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 Proxy Network Escalates Across the Middle East
Hezbollah, Houthis, and Iraqi militias expanded operations across Lebanon, Yemen, Iraq, and the Red Sea as the US-Iran conflict widened into a multi-front war.
Iran-Linked Cyber Campaign Hit Critical Infrastructure Before War
A coordinated cyber campaign attributed to Iranian actors hit US and allied infrastructure on February 26, 2026, opening a digital front before airstrikes.