
The United States and Israel launched a coordinated strike on Iran on February 28, intensifying rhetoric around regime change without committing ground forces. President Trump urged Iranians to overthrow the clerical government, yet his administration stopped short of providing direct support for a revolution. The Iranian regime, already weakened by sanctions, corruption, and economic mismanagement, remains resilient despite the attacks. Domestic backlash in the U.S. warns of a prolonged Middle‑East conflict if the operation drags on.

Elon Musk’s decision to block Russia from using Starlink satellites has hampered Russian drone and artillery operations, highlighting the strategic power of private space assets. After initially supplying Ukraine with terminals, Musk later restricted their use against Russian territory following...