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Iran Update, October 14, 2026

Key TakeawaysRecent waves of Iranian attacks on vessels in and near the Strait of Hormuz indicate that Iran retains the ability to effectively target vessels in the strait, which suggests that Iran has either overcome previous operational challenges or is adapting to such constraints through new tactics or capabilities.The Houthis …

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Ukraine Can Turn Imminent Peril to Its Advantage

How a True “Energy Cease-Fire” Can Curb Putin Ukraine is facing its most precarious moment since the early days of the war. Since late July, Russia has used its growing stockpile of ballistic missiles and a new generation of jet-powered drones to dramatically intensify its long-range attacks. It is now …

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Red Sea Security Begins On Land – OpEd

Key Takeaways: The article argues that Red Sea insecurity originates on land, where Houthi smuggling, assembly and launch capabilities—bolstered by Iranian support—turn Yemeni territory into a platform for threatening global shipping, and that naval interceptions alone cannot remove the source. It contends that restoring full Yemeni state sovereignty over ports, …

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La guerre contre le Yémen met en péril la position du prince héritier saoudien

Dans les années 1930, lors de la formation de l’Arabie saoudite, trois provinces yéménites ont été annexées. Les Yéménites ont toujours souhaité les récupérer. Ils sont aujourd’hui en mesure d’atteindre cet objectif. L’ouest du Yémen est bien différent des déserts d’Arabie saoudite. Cette région montagneuse bénéficie de précipitations suffisantes. Environ …

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