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Murat Sofuoglu
Murat Sofuoglu is a staff writer at TRT World.
Murat Sofuoglu is a staff writer at TRT World.
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Why the US-Iran Hormuz tug-of-war is unlikely to see an outright winner
The US-Iran standoff over the Strait of Hormuz is shaping up less as a contest with a clear winner than as a prolonged struggle for leverage and endurance, in which each side can raise the other's costs but neither can easily force a decisive politic
6 min read
US Hormuz blockade and what it means for global supply chains
As the US president has ordered a naval blockade in the Gulf to force Iran to accept American terms, experts warn a prolonged standoff could destabilise global markets, posing significant risks to energy flows and supply chains.
8 min read
WSJ asks a question about Iran. But it sounds more like arrogance and here’s why.
The American media giant wonders if Tehran has the expertise to analyse the US President. Analysts say it is the White House which actually failed to read Iran.
7 min read
‘Eternal Darkness’: Did Netanyahu seek to ‘exploit the ambiguity’ of the US-Iran ceasefire?
Israel’s strikes on Lebanon may reflect efforts to prolong the conflict and extract maximum advantage from the uncertainty surrounding the fragile US-Iran truce, analysts say.
6 min read
Will the US-Iran ceasefire become lasting peace?
Despite initial optimism, there is a growing doubt that the fragile truce will hold as Israel continues to attack Lebanon, which Tehran insists must be included in any ceasefire.
6 min read
Rescue mission or attempt to seize uranium: What happened during US operation to rescue airman?
The US claims its military conducted an operation to rescue one of its airmen after an American F-15E was shot down by Iran near the Persian Gulf. But why were rescue forces located near Isfahan in central Iran?
7 min read
‘Chronic dissenters’: Why Türkiye’s growing NATO role is making Israel nervous?
The Zionist state has escalated tensions across the Middle East, from Gaza to Lebanon, Syria, Yemen and most lately Iran. It is also actively trying to impede Ankara’s peaceful efforts as a NATO state.
7 min read
How unclear US strategy could turn the Iran war into a dangerous Hormuz escalation
Shifting war objectives and unclear strategy in Iran are fuelling fears of mission creep, as experts warn that any attempt to control the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a complex and costly military escalation.
8 min read
Are Ukraine and Iran wars becoming one strategic battlefield?
As Moscow deepens ties with Tehran— reportedly sharing intelligence, weapons expertise, and benefiting from rising oil prices—experts warn that the Ukraine and Iran conflicts are increasingly feeding into one another.
7 min read
Trump’s Iran pause: Diplomacy window or countdown to escalation?
With mediators racing to broker peace, analysts question whether the delay signals restraint or preparation for a wider conflict.
6 min read
