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This claim has a basis in recent Iranian statements; it is not merely a rumor. However, there is an important distinction: Iran has not simply framed the issue as “banning all military vessels.” Rather, it has spoken of not allowing military vessels to operate in or enter the Strait without …

68 What does it mean when we say that relations between Moscow and Tehran are strategic?   When we say that “relations between Moscow and Tehran are strategic,” it means that the relationship is not merely a friendship or temporary cooperation. Rather, it is based on long-term interests in security, …

66 How Can the Escalation in the War Between Iran and the United States Be Assessed? If we assess the escalation as it stands on September 10, 2026, I believe it has entered a very dangerous phase, going beyond a mere proxy war or economic war. The most important development …

65 Control of Al-Mokha Is the Beginning of Control over the Bab al-Mandab Strait From a geopolitical and military perspective, control of Al-Mokha can be considered a very important factor in the struggle over Bab al-Mandab. However, it is more accurate not to say that it automatically means control of …

Yes. If we assume a hypothetical scenario in which the United States is forced to evacuate its military bases in Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, the UAE, and Iraq successively, then this would constitute a very significant strategic transformation, but it would not automatically mean that the United States had left the …

64 After the current war, Saudi Arabia should open a new chapter with Iran Yes, if the current war ends, I believe that opening a new chapter between Saudi Arabia and Iran would be one of the most rational choices in the interests of Riyadh and the region. However, I …

64 What Does It Practically Mean for Iran to Become the Most Influential Power in the Strait of Hormuz? In practical terms, Iran becoming the most influential power in the Strait of Hormuz does not necessarily mean that Iran legally “owns the strait.” What it means is that Iran would …

Haydari Nazar 63 The War Has Entered a Naval Phase Between Iran and the United States Based on the developments reported today, September 7, 2026, it can be said that the war has indeed entered a clearer and more dangerous maritime phase between Iran and the United States, particularly around …

Yes. And if we look at 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 less well known than oil and trade. 1. Energy This is the most well-known layer: crude oil, …

Yes, and this is a very important strategic point in understanding the future of the Strait of Hormuz. The Strait is not merely a route for oil and gas tankers; there is also digital infrastructure on its seabed, consisting of fiber-optic cables that connect the Gulf states to global Internet …