The Iran War: What Comes Next?

Despite significant military losses in the war with the United States and Israel, Iran's leadership believes it has gained new strategic leverage through the Strait of Hormuz. The disruption of a vital global shipping route has intensified economic pressures and raised questions about Iran's regional ambitions and the future of the Middle East.

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