OpinionA strike is not a strategy — Iran will prove it:
In certain quarters of Washington, one imagines the corks popping. The news flashes across screens: a ...
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Strategic Risks Following Iran Leader StrikeKhamenei’s death sparks regional violence and endangers global oil flow through the vital Strait of Hormuz.
Key FactsMar 2, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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- Targeted strikes remove leaders but leave Iran’s resilient institutions and regional networks intact and operational.
- Past regime changes in Iraq, Libya, and Syria led to prolonged instability and violence rather than democracy.
- The Strait of Hormuz is critical to global energy, with disruptions causing higher oil prices and economic strain worldwide.
- The conflict diverts US resources and attention from the Indo-Pacific, indirectly aiding China’s strategic ambitions.
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