Iran's Mojtaba Says Closure of Strait of Hormuz Should Be Used as Leverage
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei issued his first war‑related statement, warning that Tehran could close the Strait of Hormuz to pressure adversaries. He framed the potential shutdown as a lever in ongoing regional confrontations and pledged continued attacks on Gulf Arab nations aligned with the West. The remarks come amid heightened tensions over Iran’s nuclear program and recent maritime incidents. Analysts see the threat as a signal that Iran may weaponize its strategic chokepoint.
Russian Elite Perceptions of China: A Conversation with Witold Rodkiewicz
The ChinaPower Podcast hosted senior fellow Witold Rodkiewicz to explore how Russia’s political and security elites assess the strategic partnership with China. The discussion highlighted that Russian elites view Beijing’s growing power as a counterbalance to U.S. influence and a...
US, Iran Strike Defiant Tones | Balance of Power: Early Edition 3/12/2026
Bloomberg’s Balance of Power early edition aired on March 12, 2026, dissecting the Trump administration’s defiant response to recent U.S.–Iran strikes. The program featured former Israeli ambassador Michael Oren, Maywood Strategies principal Doug Farrar, and Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin, each...
Israel Pounds Beirut Suburbs After Hezbollah Launches Rocket Barrage | BBC News
Israel launched a series of air strikes across Lebanon, including Beirut, in response to a massive rocket barrage by Hezbollah that sent roughly 200 rockets into northern Israel. The strikes hit Beirut’s southern suburbs, a Hezbollah stronghold, and other areas...
Who Is Iran's New Leader?
Less than a week after an Israeli airstrike killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, his son Mojtaba Khamenei was appointed as Iran's new Supreme Leader. Mojtaba, a longtime hard‑line figure with deep ties to the Revolutionary Guard, has previously operated...
Why Have the Chagos Islands Become so Important to US President Trump? | The Global Story
President Donald Trump publicly criticized UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer over the Chagos Islands, warning the United Kingdom not to relinquish the strategic Diego Garcia base. The islands, part of the British Indian Ocean Territory, were detached from Mauritius in...
Is Cuba Next?
President Trump warned that the Cuban government will fall "pretty soon" and hinted that any transition might not be a friendly takeover. In a televised discussion, analysts Ryan Berg and Carrie Filipetti examined Trump’s objectives in Cuba, outlining a spectrum...
US Strikes Iran Planes, Boats as Mideast Conflict Continues
The U.S. Central Command released footage of airstrikes that targeted Iranian aircraft, trucks and boats, marking the 12th consecutive day of strikes in Iran. Artificial intelligence helped U.S. forces engage more than 5,500 targets across the country. Simultaneously, Iran intensified...
How Israeli Blue Sparrow Missile Knocked Out Iran’s Russian Made S-300 ?
Unverified reports claim Israeli strikes using the air-launched Blue Sparrow missile have destroyed multiple Iranian Russian-made S-300PMU-2 batteries, potentially eliminating Iran’s last long-range S-300 unit and sharply degrading its extended-range air-defense capability. Analysis attributes the weapon’s success to a quasi-ballistic,...
Dell and DOE Partner on Building AI Infrastructure
Dell Technologies CEO Michael Dell and DOE Under Secretary for Science Darío Gil announced a joint effort to build a national AI infrastructure. The partnership will combine Dell’s hardware and cloud expertise with DOE’s research facilities to expand compute capacity...
UN Security Council Briefing on Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Iran
The briefing of the UN Security Council focused on re‑activating the 1737 sanctions regime against Iran, invoking the snap‑back mechanism after Tehran’s continued nuclear and missile activities. Council members highlighted that Iran has enriched uranium to 60% and denied the IAEA...
US-Israeli Strikes Hit Street Checkpoints in Iran | BBC News
US and Israeli forces have intensified air operations over Tehran, striking Basij street checkpoints and Bank Sepah, the oldest Iranian bank that finances the military and Revolutionary Guard. The attacks come as the conflict, which began months ago, has already...
When Maduro Called for Help, Russia and China Didn't Answer | The High Top
The video examines why Russia and China declined to intervene when Venezuela’s Maduro pleaded for assistance, highlighting the diplomatic isolation he faced. It draws lessons about the limits of patronage for embattled authoritarian regimes. The discussion then shifts to a...
Live: Latest on Middle East Tensions After Iran's Retaliation over US-Israel Attacks
Israel and the United States carried out joint airstrikes against Iran on February 28, prompting a series of retaliatory attacks across the region. Iran responded with missile launches targeting the United Arab Emirates and other sites, while Israel intensified operations...
The Pentagon Wants to Buy 30,000 New Drones. Here’s the Key Questions.
The Pentagon unveiled its Drone Dominance program, targeting the purchase of up to 30,000 new unmanned aerial systems across the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps. The effort is designed to replace aging UAV fleets, embed artificial‑intelligence‑driven swarming capabilities,...
The Cost of Trump's Disdain For U.S. Allies
The video argues that President Trump shows deference to authoritarian dictators while disparaging long‑standing European partners, a pattern that threatens the United States’ alliance architecture. By elevating strongmen abroad and dismissing allies such as Denmark, the administration erodes the mutual...
Iran's New Supreme Leader Vows to Keep Blocking Strait of Hormuz in First Statement | BBC News
Iran’s newly appointed supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, issued his first public statement on state television, vowing to keep the Strait of Hormuz blocked. He framed the action as retaliation for the deaths of Iranian citizens, promising to avenge their blood....
Pentagon Eyes 30,000 One-Way Attack Drones
The Pentagon is preparing to award contracts that could deliver up to 30,000 small one-way attack drones to U.S. Army squads, following Secretary Pete Hexup’s drone-dominance memo. Vendors who participated in a February trial at Fort Benning are in contention,...
Why It Might Be Time to Rewrite the Rules of the Economy
The Great Simplification podcast’s Reality Roundtable 22 argues that the West’s reliance on imported rare‑earth minerals and AI‑driven supply chains threatens its strategic autonomy. Michael Every and Craig Tindale contend that current economic frameworks are outdated for a world where...
States Can't Handle Nation-State Cyber Attacks
Organizations increasingly rely on federal threat intelligence to spot emerging nation‑state cyber campaigns. Without coordinated intel from national agencies, state and local entities often lack the visibility needed to defend against sophisticated ransomware and targeted attacks. Early warnings enable hardening...
Is Iran Still a Nuclear Threat?
The video examines whether the ongoing conflict has neutralized Iran’s nuclear program, concluding that it has not. It notes that U.S. airstrikes have hit only a handful of facilities, while most of Iran’s nuclear infrastructure is buried deep underground, beyond the...
Introducing Gen. Joseph Dunford as the Next CEO of CSIS
On March 12, 2026, the Center for Strategic and International Studies announced retired General Joseph F. Dunford as its next chief executive officer, succeeding John Hamre after a 26‑year tenure. Dunford, the former 19th chairman of the Joint Chiefs of...
Former Israeli Defence Minister on the Iran War | 7.30
In a 7.30 interview, former Israeli defence minister explained how the Oct 7 Hamas assault reshaped Israel’s approach to Iran, moving from hopeful negotiations to confronting harsh realities. He argued that Iran’s “fundamentalist” regime, equipped with strategic capabilities, will inevitably use them,...
CALIFORNIA ON EDGE: FBI Warns Overseas-Style Attack Could Hit the State Next
The video reports escalating U.S.-Iran hostilities as Operation Epic Fury enters its second week, highlighting President Trump’s call to “finish” the campaign after U.S. forces struck Iranian assets and reportedly destroyed an Iranian aircraft. Iran retaliated with cyberattacks on a...
Why Was a Thai Cargo Ship Hit in the Strait of Hormuz?
A Thai-flagged bulk carrier was hit by an unidentified projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on March 11, highlighting the waterway’s renewed volatility. The 30,000‑ton vessel, the Mayor Nari owned by Precious Shipping Public Company, departed Khalifa Port in the...
The Iran War Expert: I Simulated The Iran War for 20 Years. Here’s What Happens Next
The video centers on Professor Robert Pape’s two‑decade‑long war simulations with Iran, warning that the United States is rapidly losing control over the conflict’s most dangerous variable – the whereabouts of enriched uranium capable of fueling up to sixteen nuclear...
Trump: US Has ‘Won’ in Iran but Must ‘Finish the Job’
President Donald Trump told a crowd in Kentucky that the United States has "won" its strategic contest with Iran, but cautioned that the mission is not complete. He emphasized that the U.S. cannot pull back prematurely if it wants to...
Ships Come Under Attack in Middle East War
Iranian drones attacked two foreign oil tankers in Iraq’s territorial waters of the Persian Gulf, with video on March 12 showing one vessel ablaze. The attacks follow a March 11 incident in which three ships, including a Thai‑flagged bulk carrier,...
Did the US Strike a School in Iran? | DW News
The video investigates claims that a U.S. precision strike hit a school in Iran’s Minab region, using high‑resolution satellite imagery to trace the damage. Analysts compare the blast pattern to known Tomahawk missile impacts, arguing that only the United States...
Thai Cargo Ship Attacked, Iran Warns of Oil At US$200 a Barrel
On March 11, Iranian military forces launched an attack on a Thai‑flagged bulk carrier transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The strike underscores Tehran’s willingness to target commercial shipping amid heightened regional tensions. In the same statement, Iran warned that if...
Taiwanese Views of the United States and China: Evidence From the 2026 American Portrait Survey
Dr. Caroline Leaf, a communication pathologist and cognitive neuroscientist, opens the video by outlining her 38‑year career dedicated to exploring how the mind can be harnessed to influence health. She emphasizes that the mind is the most powerful entity in...
Israeli Attack Kills Seven on Beirut’s Waterfront
A live report from Beirut’s Ramlet Alba seafront detailed an Israeli double‑tap projectile strike that turned a popular leisure boulevard into a scene of devastation, killing at least seven civilians and wounding 21. The Ministry of Health confirmed the casualties, noting...
It Was A Bad Day for Merchant Mariners in the Strait of Hormuz | March 11, 2026
On March 11, 2026, three merchant vessels were struck in the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf, including a fire‑engulfed ship that forced the crew to abandon and left three mariners missing. All three incidents were linked to unmanned...
John Bolton: 'I Would Not Have Started This War if the Objective Were Not Regime Change' | DW News
John Bolton, former U.S. national security adviser, warned that the ongoing U.S.-Israel military operation against Iran is being pursued without a solid political foundation or a clear case presented to Congress and allies. He argued that President Trump failed to...
Did U.S. Bomb Iran School on Old Intel?
The draft military investigation concludes that a U.S. missile struck an Iranian school, mistakenly identified as a military target, with Israel reportedly involved in the target‑selection process. The report, still classified, marks the first official acknowledgment that the United...
Why Hegseth Has Lasted in the Trump Administration
Media and former-administration observers say Nick Hegseth has endured in the Trump cabinet largely because President Trump evaluates ministers by televised performance and has shifted toward personnel stability in a second term. Pentagon insiders were surprised Hegseth remained, but analysts...
Thinking Long-Term Investing, as Iran Issue Uncertain
Global markets turned cautious as fresh Iranian attacks in the Strait of Hormuz sent oil prices sharply higher and prompted the IEA to authorize a historic 400 million-barrel release from strategic reserves. U.S. equities were choppy: chips and AI winners...
Trump: Iran Conflict Is 'Excursion That Will Keep Us Out of War'
Former President Donald Trump characterized the escalating Iran‑U.S. confrontation as a brief "excursion" rather than a full‑scale war, emphasizing that the episode would keep America out of a broader conflict. He highlighted that the financial markets were holding up well...
Iran War Briefing: Day 12 with Michael Clarke
Michael Clarke’s day‑12 briefing frames the Middle‑East clash as an increasingly asymmetric war, where Iran exploits geographic and tactical advantages against the superior firepower of the United States and Israel. Over the past 24 hours strikes have rippled across the region...
The Invisible Threat: Secure & Sovereign Digital Backbone
The video examines the hidden, supply‑chain‑driven threats that jeopardize a nation’s digital backbone, especially as critical infrastructure becomes increasingly software‑centric. It argues that traditional security models focused on human error are insufficient when state‑backed actors infiltrate telecom, finance, transportation and...
Iran War: How the Police Monitor Terror Threat Levels
Britain’s security apparatus is reassessing its terror threat level as the war in Iran‑linked Middle‑East conflicts heighten risks at home. Former counter‑terrorism detective Nick Worth explained that the current “substantial” rating means an attack is considered likely somewhere in the...
Iran Mines vs Global Oil #shorts
The video warns that Iran has moved from stockpiling roughly 6,000 naval mines to actively laying them in the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint that handles about 15 million barrels of crude daily. Reports cited by CNN and U.S. Navy...
Defense Deals Pick Up as War in Iran, Ukraine Rage On
Defense deals are accelerating as wars in Iran and Ukraine drive unprecedented demand for military equipment. While most M&A activity has stalled, the defense sector is bucking the trend, with private equity firms and major primes actively buying and selling...
Beirut Apartments Smashed by Israeli Strikes
A powerful Israeli airstrike ripped through a three‑floor apartment block in Beirut’s densely populated Aishawa‑Becker district, flattening the structure and scattering glass and metal across the street. The blast, described as a display of military muscle rather than a precision hit,...
CENTCOM Update 03-11-2026 | Breaking Defense
CENTCOM said U.S. forces are employing advanced AI tools to process vast data sets in seconds, accelerating targeting and decision-making while retaining humans as the final authority on lethal fires. The command reported ongoing joint strike operations and asserted air...
Chinese Tech, Iranian Missiles, EU Funding: How Allies Shape the Ukraine War | Why It Matters
The fifth year of the Ukraine war sees a stark dependence on external partners. Kyiv leans heavily on U.S., NATO, and EU financial and military assistance, while Moscow taps Chinese technology, Iranian missiles, and North Korean support. Both sides face...
Iran War Update: Conflict Blocks Vital Oil Shipping Route | DW News
DW News reports that the U.S. and Israel’s war on Iran has effectively shut the Strait of Hormuz, a vital chokepoint through which roughly one‑fifth of the world’s oil passes, sending crude prices sharply higher. U.S. forces have struck more than...
U.S. Navy Faces Massive Missile Gap | GRAVITAS
The video examines the U.S. Navy’s looming “missile gap” as four Ohio‑class guided‑missile submarines (SSGNs) approach decommissioning, exposing a shortfall in conventional strike firepower. Each SSGN carries 154 Tomahawk missiles, totaling 616 launch tubes. Planners estimate the retirements, combined with aging...
A World War? Iran War Draws in More than Regional Rivals • FRANCE 24 English
The France 24 debate focused on the rapidly expanding conflict that began with Israel and the United States targeting Iran’s leadership, now spilling into the Strait of Hormuz and jeopardizing the flow of roughly one‑fifth of the world’s petroleum. U.S....
Anthropic Goes to Court While Claude Goes to War in Iran
The episode centers on the escalating showdown between Anthropic and the U.S. Department of War, where the company’s Claude model is simultaneously tangled in court battles and reportedly deployed in high‑stakes cyber operations against Iran. After Secretary of War...