Alexander Mercouris
February 20, 2026 · 7 min read
Russia Iran Fleets Conduct Hormuz Exercise Trump Delays Strike: Moscow Says Kiev Army Wasting Away
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Key Takeaways
- 1As of Friday, February 20th, 2026, we find ourselves witnessing two distinct but interconnected conflicts that are reshaping the global strategic l...
- 2The situation in the Persian Gulf has reached a critical juncture, with all sides engaged in what can only be described as final preparations befor...
- 3Reports indicate that Chinese forces are also participating in these exercises, though interestingly, no Chinese warships have yet joined the Irani...
- 4The current Russian-Iranian naval presence is relatively modest, consisting primarily of a single Russian Navy corvette - what would be classified ...
- 5What gives the three great powers - the United States, Russia, and China - their decisive military advantage is their sophisticated satellite guida...
Overview
As of Friday, February 20th, 2026, we find ourselves witnessing two distinct but interconnected conflicts that are reshaping the global strategic landscape. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine continues with what appears to be a foregone conclusion, while a completely different and potentially more explosive conflict looms in the Middle East between the United States, Israel, and Iran.
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