- April 3rd, 2026
The possibility that Iran could mine the Strait of Hormuz—the narrow maritime artery through which roughly a fifth of the world’s oil supply flows—has long been one of the most feared scenarios in global security planning. Today, as tensions spiral...
For decades, the strategic thinking of the Islamic Republic has been shaped by one defining reality: geography. The vast and rugged terrain of the Iranian Plateau has long served as the foundation of Iran’s national defense strategy, providing natural barriers,...