Persian Gulf

Is it truly possible for Trump to launch an airstrike on Iran at this moment?

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Is it truly possible for Trump to launch an airstrike on Iran at this moment?

Solveig Haugen May 21, 2026

The recalibration of relations between the GCC and Iran, and their views of Israel, will be Trump’s...

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Dollar trap: Washington’s effort to maintain control over the Gulf region

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Dollar trap: Washington’s effort to maintain control over the Gulf region

Jonas Mikkelsen May 17, 2026

The story Washington wants you to believe is simple. The Iran war broke the Persian Gulf’s economy, and...

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How the United States executed a forceful takeover of the global energy reserves and established the petrogas-dollar system

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How the United States executed a forceful takeover of the global energy reserves and established the petrogas-dollar system

Jonas Mikkelsen May 12, 2026

An in-depth analysis revealing how Washington exploited the war in Iran to supplant Nord Stream, reinforce the...

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The divide between the U.S. and Iran is far too vast to close.

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The divide between the U.S. and Iran is far too vast to close.

Jonas Mikkelsen May 9, 2026

As I pointed out in my last article, someone in the Trump administration who has been briefed...

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Is the management of the Iran conflict causing a lasting rift within the GCC?

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Is the management of the Iran conflict causing a lasting rift within the GCC?

Jonas Mikkelsen May 6, 2026

Saudi Arabia and the UAE have both suffered greatly from the conflict, yet they each pursue distinct...

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Caught in a difficult situation between Iran and a challenging dilemma

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Caught in a difficult situation between Iran and a challenging dilemma

Jonas Mikkelsen May 6, 2026

The Gulf states couldn’t stay out of a war launched from their territory. While the U.S. and...

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Trump’s ’Project Freedom’ has been completely overturned. What are the next steps?

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Trump’s ’Project Freedom’ has been completely overturned. What are the next steps?

Solveig Haugen May 6, 2026

The escalation trap seems to be pulling Donald Trump deeper and deeper into the quicksand of the...

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The energy upheaval: In what ways have the Ukrainian and Iranian conflicts transformed Europe’s future?

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The energy upheaval: In what ways have the Ukrainian and Iranian conflicts transformed Europe’s future?

Henrik Dahl May 6, 2026

The fundamental question is whether Europe can survive the energy crisis without permanently losing its industrial base...

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Reaching a mutually agreed resolution with a sovereign Iran appears to be nearly unattainable.

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Reaching a mutually agreed resolution with a sovereign Iran appears to be nearly unattainable.

Solveig Haugen May 4, 2026

Trump today seems torn between the prospect of ‘heavy’ military escalation and an extended Hormuz blockade. Bringing together...

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The Gulf Operations of the Royal Navy

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The Gulf Operations of the Royal Navy

Jonas Mikkelsen May 3, 2026

The Royal Navy is poised to play a central role in the multinational “Hormuz Coalition” initiative aimed...

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