Iranian forces conducted strikes on U.S. bases in Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan for a second night, according to multiple reports. The U.S. military carried out new strikes on Iran and rejected Iranian claims of closing the Strait of Hormuz. Three Indian mariners died after a tanker was struck during enforcement of a U.S. blockade.
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U.S. blockades and strikes provoked Iranian retaliation, with costs falling on Global South workers and risks of higher fuel prices for poorer nations.
“U.S. coercion and sanctions as primary drivers of escalation”
Iranian missile claims reflect propaganda and aggression against U.S. allies, requiring a firm response from President Trump.
“Iranian regime intent and U.S. deterrence posture”
Both U.S. and Iranian state actions disrupt free navigation and commerce, harming civilians and neutral shipping.
“Cycles of state coercion over individual rights and trade”
All three views accept unverified IRGC claims as factual while overlooking verification shortfalls and the tanker incident as potential initial navigation violation.
“Information warfare and unexamined assumptions across perspectives”
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