Alexander Mercouris
Alexander Mercouris

March 29, 2026 · 8 min read

Iran Strikes US Base Destroys US AWACS; Defiant Over US Ground Op; Russian Intel Helps Iran Prepare

Iran Strikes US Base Destroys US AWACS; Defiant Over US Ground Op; Russian Intel Helps Iran Prepare
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Key Takeaways

  • 1The situation in the Middle East continues to escalate as Iran maintains its firm control over the Strait of Hormuz, despite claims from the United...
  • 2In reality, the opposite seems to be occurring.
  • 3The war itself shows no signs of abating.
  • 4According to Iranian officials, all the talk of negotiations is merely a distraction designed to lull Iran into a false sense of security while the...
  • 5Iranian leadership's response to threats of American ground operations has been consistently defiant.

Overview

The situation in the Middle East continues to escalate as Iran maintains its firm control over the Strait of Hormuz, despite claims from the United States, including statements from the president himself, that Iran is relaxing its grip and allowing more ships to pass through. Reports suggest that around 20 Pakistan-flagged vessels were supposedly permitted to exit through the strait, but there appears to be no credible evidence supporting these claims.

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