Crypto tolls in the Strait of Hormuz shows why bitcoin thrives in times of crisis
But implementing a bitcoin-based toll system will be difficult without US approval.
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Iran war has shown the limits of US power
Military might is not enough to win a war when the objectives aren’t clear.
Strait of Hormuz: why even neutral and distant countries like Switzerland can’t escape the fallout
Changes in shipping routes can end up altering the physical state of distant mountains, as well as creating other fallouts.
Shutting Iran’s oil wells may be straightforward – but the consequences are not
Closing down oil wells can cause long-term damage, which is difficult to reverse.
Donald Trump is running out of options in Iran
Trump has backed himself into a corner from which there is no apparent escape.
Iran oil spill: the war is leaving environmental scars that ceasefires cannot heal
An oil spill has reached Qeshm Island’s mangrove forests, with a possibly devastating environmental impact.
Middle East conflict: this ceasefire may have made Iran stronger
Both sides are claiming success, but it may be Tehran that benefits more from the deal.
Iran war: Tehran’s assertive rhetoric signals a new and dangerous phase in conflict
The US-Israeli war against Iran appears to be entering a new cycle of escalation.
Houthi rebels’ control of Red Sea oil chokepoint exposes deep divisions in Brics
Rapid expansion of the bloc means that its 21 members have deeply divergent interests, particularly in the Middle East.
US raises the stakes in the Strait of Hormuz
The potential for dangerous escalation has increased with the US decision to pursue any ships anywhere in the world they think may be helping Iran evade sanctions.
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