The Network · 2026-04-01 23:56:49 · Japan Times
A concerted U.S.-Israeli military and strategic campaign, designed to cripple Iran's theocratic regime, now carries a significant risk of achieving the opposite outcome. Instead of breaking Tehran, the sustained pressure could ultimately leave its rulers more entrenched and emboldened, having weathered the storm of ext...
The Network · 2026-04-12 08:22:24 · Japan Times
U.S. warships have transited the Strait of Hormuz to conduct a mine clearance operation, a move framed by former President Donald Trump as a 'favor' to other nations. The operation underscores the persistent military role the U.S. assumes in securing the world's most critical oil chokepoint, a waterway perpetually shad...
The Network · 2026-04-20 23:22:31 · Japan Times
Diplomatic negotiations between the United States and Iran are undergoing a significant and concerning pivot, moving away from core security issues and toward a deal that could formally acknowledge Tehran's strategic dominance over the world's most critical oil chokepoint. The focus appears to have shifted from efforts...