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Memories of the Days I Spent in Prison Under the Rule of the Godless Ba’ath Party Haydari Nazar 55 Peace be upon you. This prison is somewhat luxurious by comparison (one of the brothers posted a picture of a prison on WhatsApp and commented on it, which stirred my sadness, …

The Strait of Hormuz is pivotal to trade, energy, and infrastructure—but what lies ahead? Haydari Nazar 28 And if we want to view the Strait of Hormuz as an integrated strategic system, rather than merely a maritime passage, I believe its importance consists of several layers, some of which are …

What about the civilian and military internet cables on the seabed of the Strait of Hormuz? Haydari Nazar 27 This is a very important strategic point in understanding the future of the Strait of Hormuz. The Strait is not only a route for oil and gas tankers; there is also …

It is well known that the Strait of Hormuz is not merely a commercial and oil shipping route; it also serves as another type of passage. What, then, is that other passage? Haydari Nazar 26 The shipping lanes within the Strait of Hormuz, rather than there being a “second” secret …

Iran’s positions remain firm; regarding the Strait of Hormuz, it states that the situation will not return to the way it was before. Haydari Nazar 25 This is a very important point, and I agree with you that the Iranian statement should not be interpreted merely as a threat to …

What is the future of the Strait of Hormuz? Haydari Nazar 24 The future of the Strait of Hormuz will not be one of “permanent closure,” nor will it quickly return to the situation that existed before the 2026 crisis. The most likely scenario is a prolonged period of intermittent …

What did America gain from a war that destroyed its bases and failed to achieve its objectives? Haydari Nazar 23 If we assume the scenario you describe—namely, that the United States entered a war in which its bases were damaged and it failed to achieve its political or military objectives—the …

Yes, and most likely what you heard refers to more than one type of passage within the Strait of Hormuz, rather than there being a “second” secret strait or a separate route exclusively for oil. There is a very important point here: 1. Shipping lanes for commercial vessels The Strait …

There is relative calm on some fronts, but it is neither strategic calm nor peace. The temporary agreement has effectively collapsed, and the 60-day deadline expired without a new agreement, while Washington says that no negotiations are currently scheduled. More importantly, current indicators point toward the possibility of another round …

Yes, and this is a very important point. I agree that the Iranian statement should not be interpreted merely as a threat to close the Strait of Hormuz. The declared position, first stated in March and reiterated later, is that the Strait of Hormuz will not return to the arrangements …