The Political Economy of the War with Iran; An Analysis of Conflicts of Interest and Its Consequences on U.S. Domestic Policies

The Political Economy of the War with Iran; An Analysis of Conflicts of Interest and Its Consequences on U.S. Domestic Policies

Introduction The Iran-U.S. war, contrary to the enemy’s initial calculations, did not lead to a quick and low-cost victory. Instead, it clashed with the Trump administration’s core domestic policies and imposed heavy economic and political costs on the U.S. economy. This article analyzes the Trump administration’s domestic policies, their conflict with the war’s consequences, and…

Narrative Economy; America's Strategic Bluff in the Hormuz Economic War

Narrative Economy; America’s Strategic Bluff in the Hormuz Economic War

IntroductionDuring the Iran-U.S. war, one of the most complex psychological-financial operations in modern history was set in motion. The U.S. Treasury Department, led by Scott Bessent, combined two theories—”Narrative Economy” and “Reflexivity”—in an attempt to keep oil prices low despite the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. This operation, carried out in full coordination with…

Reversing the Equation of War: Analysis of the Pressure Mechanism of the Strait of Hormuz on Western Debt and Capital Markets

Introduction In the early hours of February 28, 2026, the U.S. government launched a full-scale war against Iran with a direct military strike targeting nuclear and military facilities. The Zionist network had sold this attack to the U.S. president as a quick, easy, and low-cost victory. In practice, however, it encountered unprecedented resistance from Iran’s…

The Dignified Hospitality of the Iraqi People Toward Arbaeen Pilgrims in the Words of Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei

The Dignified Hospitality of the Iraqi People Toward Arbaeen Pilgrims in the Words of Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei

IntroductionEvery year, with the arrival of Arbaeen, a massive wave of pilgrims from all corners of the globe converges upon the sacred threshold of Karbala to participate in the world’s largest spiritual gathering. In this context, the unparalleled hospitality extended by the Iraqi people to the pilgrims, particularly Iranian pilgrims is a phenomenon that was…

Why Arbaeen – the Shiite Muslim pilgrimage of mourning – has a deep significance that brings millions to Iraq each year

This article was originally published at: https://theconversation.com/why-arbaeen-the-shiite-muslim-pilgrimage-of-mourning-has-a-deep-significance-that-brings-millions-to-iraq-each-year-288582 Every year, millions of pilgrims walk from the deserts of southern Iraq to the holy city of Karbala for Arbaeen, one of the largest annual pilgrimages in the world. In 2026, pilgrims will converge on Karbala on Aug. 5. Arbaeen falls 40 days after Ashura, which commemorates the…

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Arbaeen; the Cornerstone of the New Islamic Civilization

Civilizations are not forged solely through economic might or political power; above all, they require a shared identity, a unifying ideal, and a profound human connection. Any civilization endures only when it can gather people around a common truth and foster relationships that transcend mere material interests. In Islamic thought, the axis of this unity…