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Aug 25 2026 
The Logistics War Part 1: The Oil
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As the old war saying goes, amateurs talk strategy, professionals talk logistics. This post will talk about the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (spoiler alert: it’s running out) and the next will talk about the National Defense Reserve Fleet (spoiler alert: it’s running aground). But first, some necessary context.
We have been in World War III since… Continue reading
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Aug 25 2026 
Ukrainian settlement, AI, POWs rights: Lavrov’s talks with Vatican envoy
Moscow expects the Vatican will pay attention to Kiev’s illegal actions, the Russian foreign minister stressed.
MOSCOW, August 25. /TASS/. The Russian side is grateful to the Vatican for its balanced stance on the situation in Ukraine and its initiatives toward settling the crisis, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said after talks with visiting Vatican’s Secretary… Continue reading
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Aug 25 2026 
Seyed M. Marandi: US on Imminent Economic Attack Alert – Iran Hammers Back with Official Demands
Marandi : The US humiliated itself yesterday
And another perspective on Pakistan – This is a proper perspective in my view. Pakistan needs Iran (more than what Iran needs Pakistan). That may clarify some of what we see.
Prof. Marandi is very pragmatic and it is worth while taking time to hear him out. ‘We can talk,… Continue reading
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Aug 25 2026 
The Persian Gulf Blockade: When Pressure on Iran Hurts America’s Allies.
The latest confrontation in the Persian Gulf raises a difficult question that deserves more attention: who ultimately bears the greatest economic cost when maritime pressure is imposed on Iran and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is disrupted? The answer is not necessarily Iran alone. The consequences extend across the entire Gulf, including some of… Continue reading
