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This archive is the primary hub for timeline updates, deterrence analysis, and strategic risk scenarios tied to Tehran's decisions.
What Happens If Iran Gets Nuclear Weapons?
If Iran obtained nuclear weapons, effects could include regional arms races, Israeli strike pressure, oil-market shocks, and broader nonproliferation fallout.
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.
What Are Proxy Wars?
What is a proxy war? Learn how major powers fight through partners, why this model persists, and how Iran's network affects today's Middle East escalation.
What Is Nuclear Breakout Time?
Nuclear breakout time is the estimated time needed to produce weapon-grade fissile material; this explainer shows how it is measured and why it matters.
What Is the Strait of Hormuz?
What is the Strait of Hormuz? A practical explainer on its geography, oil-flow importance, military vulnerability, and global economic consequences of closure.
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.
US-Israeli Strikes Hit Fordow, Isfahan, and Natanz
US and Israeli strikes targeted Iran's key nuclear facilities at Fordow, Isfahan, and Natanz during Operation Epic Fury, with damage extent still uncertain.
SitRep Day 1 — Operation Epic Fury Begins
Day 1 SitRep: Operation Epic Fury began with widespread strikes, leadership decapitation in Tehran, and major hits on Iran's nuclear infrastructure.