Iran and US Exchange Retaliatory Missile Strikes

The Strait of Hormuz: Why the New “Shadow War” at Sea Matters The geopolitical landscape in the Middle East has shifted from localized skirmishes to a high-stakes maritime confrontation. As the United States intensifies its blockade of Iranian ports and Tehran retaliates with missile and drone strikes against regional targets, we are witnessing the emergence … Read more

French Navy Seizes Russia-Linked Tanker in Atlantic

The “Shadow Fleet” Crackdown: Why Europe is Tightening the Noose on Russian Oil The recent interception of the Tagor by the French Navy in the Atlantic marks a significant escalation in the ongoing cat-and-mouse game between Western powers and Russia’s “shadow fleet.” As international sanctions tighten, the mechanisms used to bypass these restrictions are becoming … Read more