Iran Exposed the Gulf’s Missile Shield, Now the GCC Must Rethink Everything
As of Friday, March 13, 2026, the strategic landscape of the Persian Gulf has fundamentally shifted. The “missile shield” that the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) spent billions to build over the last decade has been systematically targeted, exposing what analysts now call a “fragile sensor backbone.”
Hegseth’s ‘Kill Talk’ Rewrites How America Speaks About War
In early 2026, the transition from the “Department of Defense” back to the “Department of War” has signaled more than just a name change; it represents a fundamental pivot in how the United States communicates the use of lethal force. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has replaced the clinical, bureaucratic language of the past with a “Kill Talk” rhetoric that prioritizes dominance over diplomacy.
Day 14: Iran Hits Ships in Iraqi Waters as War Spreads Beyond All Borders
On Friday, March 13, 2026—the fourteenth day of Operation Epic Fury—the conflict has metastasized into what the International Energy Agency (IEA) calls the “largest supply shock in the history of the global oil market.” As of mid-day, the war has reached twelve countries, and the “shipping war” has effectively paralyzed the northern Persian Gulf.
Day 13: Iran Vows to ‘Set the Region on Fire’ as Oil War Spreads to Iraqi Waters
Thirteen days into the war, the conflict has entered its most volatile phase. By March 13, 2026, the “swift” campaign envisioned by the Trump administration has devolved into a regional energy war, with Brent crude reclaiming the $100-per-barrel mark despite the largest emergency intervention in history.