Articles by tag: military-escalation
US strike on vessel Lian Star in the Strait of Hormuz: analysis of consequences
The US disabled the vessel Lian Star in the Strait of Hormuz. Analysis of consequences for marine insurance, oil freight rates, and global escalation. Details.
Iran shot down stealth drone with 'Kamangir' air defense system: asymmetric response to the US
IRGC intercepted American drone with new 'Arash-e Kamangir' system — an upgraded 'Pantsir' with Chinese technologies. Analysis of chronology, hidden insights, and forecasts. Read.
Iran shot down US MQ-9 drone: escalation in the Gulf
Iran shot down MQ-9 Reaper and fired at F-35 after US strikes. Incident details, drone cyber hack, impact on oil, and escalation forecast. Read analysis.
IRGC threatens US bases: new world order
Iran threatens to wipe out US military bases, blocks Strait of Hormuz and promises a new world order. Analysis of threats, scenarios and consequences for oil. Find out what happens next.
Iran presented the US with a 14-point ultimatum
Tehran rejected the US proposal for de-escalation and put forward a counter '14-point plan'. Find out why this is a political trap for Trump and how the crisis will change oil prices. Read analysis.
Israel bombs Lebanon: ceasefire broken
Formal ceasefire did not stop the war: Israel and Hezbollah exchange strikes. Thousands of casualties and diplomatic deadlock. Learn the details of the conflict and forecasts.
US-Iran negotiations at an impasse: threats of strikes and blockade
The diplomatic process has been derailed, the White House is discussing new strikes, and Tehran demands the lifting of the blockade. Find out why the failure of the summit in Islamabad threatens a return to full-scale war.