What the West Still Refuses to Say About Israel
Diplomatic caution has become a form of denial. The world knows what is driving this crisis, yet still refuses to say it plainly....
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Iran War
Live tracking of the U.S.-led strikes on Iran and the ongoing Strait of Hormuz crisis.
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Coverage
US Stumbles, Russia and China Step Up in the Middle East
The US stumbled in the Middle East. Now, China and Russia are stepping in. Discover what Zhihu users are saying....
US Hormuz Blockade: What It Means for China and Oil
This is not just an Iran story. It is an energy and China story too....
The End of Automatic Deference to Israel
The destruction of Gaza and the widening war have exposed a political order that protects Israel at almost any cost, even as public opinion turns....
Hormuz Falls Silent Again: How Bad Is the Global Shock?
Shipping has stalled again in Hormuz. The global ripple effects could be huge....
21 Hours, No Deal: Inside the US-Iran Breakdown
21 hours of talks, no deal, and Hormuz is back at the center of the crisis....
Lebanon Is Now the Test of US-Iran Diplomacy
Iran says the US agreed. Washington has not confirmed. So, what is really going on?...
The Question Washington Can No Longer Avoid
The old taboo is breaking down: more Americans are asking whether the U.S.-Israel relationship still serves American interests....
The War Isn’t Over. It’s Just Changing Shape
The headlines say pause. The region says prepare for round two....
Iran Deletes Islamabad Post. Is Diplomacy Collapsing?
One deleted post. One huge signal. What is Iran really saying?...
Iran Says It Won. China’s Internet Isn’t Buying It
Iran says it won. Trump says peace is coming. The facts are much murkier....
Iran’s Next Move After the Kharg Island Attack
The explosions on Kharg could be the start of a much bigger economic shock....
The World Can No Longer Pretend Washington Is Stable
When threats replace policy and rage replaces judgment, the danger is no longer rhetorical. It becomes geopolitical, moral, and potentially nuclear....
Why RMB Payments Just Had a Breakout Moment
CIPS just surged to a new high. Here’s why global money is suddenly paying attention to China....
Did America Win the Rescue but Lose the Narrative?
Washington says success. Tehran says failure. The truth may be both....
Did Israel Frame Iran in the Riyadh Embassy Attack?
Iran says it was not behind the Riyadh embassy strike. So who was?...
The Path of Escalation Has No Natural End
This crisis is becoming more than a regional war. It is testing whether the world can restrain powers addicted to escalation....
Another F-35 Down?
Tail markings, debris, and one big question: what really went down?...
Are US Ground Troops Heading To Iran? Zhihu Says Yes
Is the US emptying the Pacific to fight Iran? Chinese OSINT trackers just spotted highly unusual naval movements....
US vs Iran: How Chinese Netizens Decode the Troop Buildup
The Next Gulf War? Chinese Netizens Decode the US Military Buildup in the Middle East...
Trump Wants Out of the Gulf But Iran Now Controls the Exit
Washington has no Plan B. As the White House prepares to claim a military win, Iran is blocking the world's most critical oil chokepoint and charging a non-dollar toll to let ships pass....
Beyond the Battlefield: The Economic and Strategic Toll of the Iran Campaign
One month into the conflict with Iran, the illusion of a swift victory has vanished. What remains is a grueling war of attrition that threatens the foundation of American dominance....
Phantom Talks and Empty Bases: The Grim Reality of the Iran Conflict
Washington insists a diplomatic breakthrough is imminent, but empty military bases and depleted missile stockpiles tell a story of undeniable strategic defeat....
Outmaneuvered and Outgunned: The Self-Inflicted Collapse of Unipolarity
Decades of sanctions forced Iran to build a self-reliant military. Now, the resulting asymmetric warfare is pushing American global hegemony to the breaking point....
The Hail Mary of Hegemony: Aliens, Epstein, and the March to Tehran
The machinery of the American empire is revving up for war, driven not by strategy, but by political desperation and foreign influence.
