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Iran’s economy could collapse within three months under naval blockade, experts warn

An expert on Iran's military noted that Iranian authorities have previously declared that if they are denied access to their ports, they will prevent other countries in the region from using theirs.

SCREENSHOT FROM a video released by Iranian media showing an encounter between the IRGC Navy and a US warship in the Strait of Hormuz, which they claim withdrew from the area after receiving a warning.
An Iranian missile system is displayed next to a banner with a picture of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during Iranian Defence Week, in a street in Tehran, Iran, September 25, 2025.

The stakes of Iran diplomacy: enrichment, ballistic missiles, and Hormuz - opinion

 A child walks along a hiking trail with oil storage tanks and facilities of CNOOC Ningbo Daxie Petrochemical Co., Ltd. in the background in Ningbo, Zhejiang, China, March 21, 2026.

China may survive Trump’s Hormuz blockade, but time is no longer on its side - analysis

A 3D-printed miniature model depicting US President Donald Trump, Chinese flag and fragment of Taiwanese flag in this illustration taken, April 17, 2025.

China accuses US of distorting its Taiwan military activity, warns against interference


Libya's Haftar acquires combat drones despite UN embargo

The embargo has been in place since 2011, when a NATO-backed uprising toppled longtime ruler Muammar Gaddafi. High-tech weaponry is nevertheless flowing into the country

 A Bayraktar Akinci unmanned combat drone is pictured at SAHA EXPO Defence & Aerospace Exhibition in Istanbul, Turkey, October 27, 2022.

China, Pakistan call for Iran peace talks, normal navigation in Strait of Hormuz

Both countries have called for talks to end the US-Israeli war on Iran, now in the fifth week. Pakistan has previously said it is ready to facilitate peace talks between Washington and Tehran.

Cars drive down a highway as smoke billows after overnight airstrikes on oil depots on March 8, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.

Exposing the hidden forces in the Iranian war

Shir Perets debunks viral claims and examines the narratives driving the conversation around Israel and the war.

Shir Perets debunks viral claims and examines the narratives driving the conversation around Israel and the war.

Chinese Shahed-like drones offered online despite Alibaba ban

A sales representative for the company told D&T that the so-called “model plane” was a copy of the Shahed-136 and could be armed with explosives and could be shipped to Russia if needed.

Mosquito drone advertised for sale on Alibaba

Chinese universities with military links bought Super Micro servers with restricted AI chips

Concerned about the potential for artificial intelligence chips to enhance China's military capabilities, the US, from 2022, began banning the sale of some Nvidia chips, such as the A100, to China.

An AI-generated image of an Nvidia chip.

Turkey, Pakistan emerge as mediators as Iran war reshapes Middle East order - analysis

Regional powers are positioning themselves to mediate the Iran conflict, with Turkey and Pakistan seeking a role in easing tensions and shaping the post-war order.

Iran and Iraq map. Ilustration.

Taiwan fears China may exploit US distraction from Middle East war

"This is a moment for China to exercise influence," said a senior Taiwan security official, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive intelligence matters.

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te speaks at a press conference on the latest round of economic talks with the US, in Taipei, Taiwan, February 3, 2026.

Taiwan says US has 'high' urgency in speeding up weapons deliveries

Taiwan, which faces a rising military threat from China, has complained of repeated delays to weapons ordered from the US, the most important international backer and arms supplier to the island.

Fighter pilot Yen Hsiang-sheng gets out of a F-16V fighter jet wearing a Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System helmet during an annual New Year's drill in Chiayi, Taiwan, January 5, 2022.

Asia is most affected continent by Strait of Hormuz closure, with 80% of Gulf energy imports

A New York Times report revealed that Asian countries are entering an energy crisis due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, while Western nations will feel the economic effects of the war.

Asia will be the most affected continent by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

US and Israel dismantle Iran's regional terror network in coordinated strike - opinion

Trump and Israel confront Iran directly with Operation Epic Fury, targeting military and proxy networks.

A still image released by US Central Command (CENTCOM), which accompanied a press release describing the operation dubbed "Epic Fury", an attack by the United States and Israel on Iran, shows a rocket launch from a ship, in this picture obtained from social media released on February 28, 2026.