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Why US War Strategy on Iran is a Vacuum? Here's why experts say this war lacks a coherent strategy 🧵:

JUST IN: ⚡️Oil prices just fell -5% in 3 minutes after Iran's President said they are ready to end the war with "guarantees." Over $1 trillion in market cap was driven by this headline in a matter of minutes.

BREAKING: ⚡️Iran's President Pezeshkian says Iran is ready to end the war with the US but wants guarantees. US stocks are surging on the news. China- Pak meeting earlier today assured Iran with US deescalation moves. As a result, High vessels traffic passed through the strait of Hormuz earlier today. Possibly War is near to end..! #Riyadh #Dubai #Qatar #Kuwait #IranUSwar #IranIsraelwar

BIG BREAKING: ⚡️Increased vessel traffic is moving through the Strait of Hormuz monitored today. This signals that 🇵🇰Pakistan's FM meeting held earlier today with 🇨🇳China secured some assurances from Iran. Speculations of China's Involvement has addressed the insecurities of Iran. #Riyadh #Dubai #Qatar #Kuwait #IranUSwar #IranIsraelwar

The "We Will not be there for You, the way you didn't" Doctrine - Threat or a War Invitation? The Statement: Trump told countries dependent on Gulf oil to "go and just take it" from the Strait of Hormuz, adding: "You'll need to start learning to fight for yourselves, we won't be there to help you like you weren't there for us." What This Means: 1. The Burden Shift Trump is explicitly telling oil-importing nations—China, Japan, South Korea, India, and European allies—that securing the Strait is now their problem. The U.S. fought; now you guard. 2. The "Fight for Yourselves" Challenge "Go and just take it" is not a diplomatic proposal. It's a dare. Trump is daring allies to send warships, clear mines, and risk Iranian missiles—without U.S. backup. 3. The "You Weren't There" Refrain Trump frames allied refusal to join the Hormuz coalition as a betrayal. His message: you abandoned us; now you're on your own. 4. The Practical Reality No country can "just take" the Strait. Mines, missiles, and IRGC patrols have halted shipping for over a month. Clearing it requires weeks of military operations—and the U.S. Navy is the only force capable of doing so. 5. The Bluff Trump is threatening to pull U.S. naval protection entirely. If he follows through, global oil markets lose their only guarantor of maritime security in the region. Prices would spike—but so would pressure on allies to act. 6. The Audience This isn't really about the Strait. It's about domestic politics: Trump is signaling to voters that he's done fighting for countries that won't fight for themselves. Bottom line: Trump just drew a new red line: no more free rides. Allies who want Gulf oil must now risk their own ships. Whether they do—or watch prices climb—is the test. ____________________________________________ It's not a strategy. It's a slogan. Follow @TheAxialPost for daily geopolitics.

BREAKING: Trump tells NATO allies the U.S. "won’t be there to help (them) anymore,” as he grows frustrated with their lack of action in the Middle East. 10% chance the U.S. withdraws from NATO this year.

Breaking: ⚡️Iran ready to target port of Fujairah and its key oil pipeline if the UAE continues to support US and Israeli attacks. Iran warns of closing the UAE's route which allow to bypass the Strait of Hormuz: Fars News #UAE #Dubai

BREAKING: ⚡️Iran warns to target U.S. based IT companies in the West Asia region if US continues the attacks against its infrastructure. — Iran has advised the employees of following companies to vacate their workplaces and offices immediately. Microsoft GP Morgan Palantir Oracle Google Cisco Apple Nvidia Tesla Intel Meta IBM Dell HP GE

Halting defense ties with France reflects a deeper fracture—allied divergence is turning into operational breakdown. When partners start restricting airspace and cooperation, it signals the coalition is no longer aligned on the war itself. Bottom line: This isn’t just a dispute—it’s strategic fragmentation inside the Western bloc.

BREAKING: Israel has officially halted all defense deals with France, citing their "hostile attitude"

Israel halting defense ties with France reflects a deeper fracture—allied divergence is turning into operational breakdown. When partners start restricting airspace and cooperation, it signals the coalition is no longer aligned on the war itself. Bottom line: This isn’t just a dispute—it’s strategic fragmentation inside the Western bloc.

JUST IN: 🇮🇱🇫🇷 Israel halts all defense cooperation with France and cancels contracts after it blocked US military supply flights to the country from flying over its airspace.

Pakistan's Diplomatic Mediation - Here is Why It's playing a Pivot in war hot Zone The News: Pakistan, once isolated by Washington for harboring Osama bin Laden, is emerging as a central mediator between the U.S. and Iran, hosting regional powers for talks aimed at ending the war. Why Pakistan Now: 1. The Unique Position Pakistan borders Iran and maintains ties with both Tehran and Washington. It is one of the few countries Iran has allowed to transit the Strait . Its army chief has been in direct contact with U.S. Vice President JD Vance. 2. The Diplomatic Hub On March 29, Islamabad hosted foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt to discuss reopening Hormuz. Proposals included a Suez-style management consortium. 3. The Trust Factor Iran rejected participation in the Islamabad talks , but continues allowing Pakistani ships through the Strait. Pakistan has credibility with Tehran that few U.S. allies possess. 4. The U.S. Calculation Washington needs channels to Tehran. Pakistan offers a backchannel that bypasses Europe's refusal and Gulf reluctance. 5. The Bin Laden Shadow The irony is sharp: the country once branded an ally of terror is now America's best hope for a diplomatic exit. Bottom line: Pakistan just became the world's unlikely mediator. The country Washington once ostracized now holds a key to ending the war. Diplomacy makes strange bedfellows. ____________________________________________ It's not a strategy. It's a slogan. Follow @TheAxialPost for daily geopolitics.

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@GlobeEyeNews Such a spoiled child attitude who will call big boys to fight for him. If you deny, you have a 'hostile attitude' towards him.

BREAKING: Israel halts weapons sales and imports from France.

@disclosetv Such a spoiled child attitude who will call big boys to fight for him. if you deny, you have a 'hostile attitude' towards him.

JUST IN - Israel halts weapons sales to France, citing "hostile attitude toward Israel over the last two years." — JPost

South Korea preparing driving restrictions shows how energy shocks are shifting from market issue to behavioral control policy. When governments start rationing mobility, it signals supply stress is no longer manageable through prices alone. Bottom line: This isn’t just an oil spike—it’s early-stage demand rationing in a supply crisis.

South Korea may widen restrictions on driving to include the general public if oil prices breach $120 a barrel as it seeks to cushion the impact of the Iran war on its energy supplies, the country’s finance minister said

Domestic deployment of anti-drone laser systems signals how quickly battlefield threats are migrating into homeland security. Protecting senior officials is logical—but it also reflects rising concern over low-cost drone threats in urban environments. Bottom line : The frontlines aren’t just overseas anymore—they’re moving closer to home.

Breaking News: The Pentagon is considering using an anti-drone laser system near the residences of Pete Hegseth and Marco Rubio in Washington, D.C. nyti.ms/4chUPXq

Policy shift signals a re-calibration toward resource prioritization over broad digital policing. By narrowing focus to hate crime, authorities may improve efficiency—but risk creating grey zones around misinformation, harassment, and coordinated influence campaigns. Bottom line: Less policing of speech, but potentially more space for unchecked narratives to spread.

British police will no longer investigate social media posts not related to hate crime the British home office reported today. Finally should never of done it in the first place…

The $4 Gas Threshold - Here are the factors You should know contributing to It. The News: Gas prices at U.S. pumps spiked above $4 a gallon for the first time since the summer of 2022, as the war in Iran sends oil costs surging. Natural gas prices in Europe and Asia have also surged over the past month. The Numbers: 🇺🇸 U.S. gas: Above $4/gallon (national average) 🇪🇺 European gas: Up over 30% since the war began 🇯🇵 Asian LNG: Spot prices hit 2024 highs What's Driving the Spike: 1. Hormuz Remains Closed For over a month, the Strait has been effectively shut. Mines, missiles, and IRGC patrols have halted tanker traffic, taking 20% of global oil offline. 2. The Red Sea Threat With the Houthis now formally in the war, the Bab el-Mandeb strait—the only exit for Saudi oil rerouted to Yanbu—is also at risk. 3. The SPR Is Draining The U.S. is releasing 172 million barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, but that's less than two weeks of lost Hormuz flows. Markets are pricing a prolonged disruption. 4. Global Natural Gas Qatar's LNG production—20% of global supply—remains halted. Europe and Asia are competing for replacement cargoes, driving prices higher. The Political Impact: 5. The Midterm Math Gas above $4 is a political threshold. Every cent at the pump translates to voter pain. With midterms months away, the price spike threatens to become the defining issue. 6. The Biden Comparison During the 2022 spike, Republicans hammered Biden over gas prices. Now Trump faces the same vulnerability—and Democrats are using it. Bottom line: $4 gas is a psychological line. It tells Americans the war isn't abstract—it's at the pump. And as long as the Strait stays closed, prices will keep climbing. ____________________________________________ It's not a strategy. It's a slogan. Follow @TheAxialPost for daily geopolitics.

Gas is now over $4.00 a gallon. Americans are paying the price for Trump’s costly war with Iran.

BREAKING: ⚡️🇨🇳China and 🇵🇰Pakistan proposed a joint five-point plan calling for an immediate ceasefire in the US–Israel conflict with Iran. The start of diplomatic talks, and stronger protection for civilians and infrastructure should be restored.

JUST IN: 🇮🇷 Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi warns of repeated false flag operations aimed at harming regional ties in call with Turkey.