Reading up on Iran
14 deep · digging since feb 24
- Trump Demanded Iran’s ‘Unconditional Surrender.’ He Got a Surprise Instead.
The US-Iran ceasefire deal falls short of Trump's 'unconditional surrender' demand, allowing Iran to resume oil sales and negotiate nuclear limits later.
- A Dangerous Limbo Leaves Iran, and the World, Between Peace and War
Iran, Israel, and the U.S. have maintained low-intensity violence following a nominal cease-fire two months ago, creating a precarious new normal that risks escalation.
- In Qatar, Energy Sector Damage Is Severe, and the Way Back Will Be Long
Iranian strikes and a blockade have paralyzed Qatar's gas sector, creating a technical bottleneck that will stall exports for years.
- How Iran’s Information War Machine Operates Online - The New York Times
Iran leverages a coordinated global network of accounts and media channels to rapidly spread its propaganda narratives online within minutes.
- Iran War Drives Deeper Oil Shock Than Prices Reveal - The New York Times
The war with Iran is causing a significant oil supply disruption from the Persian Gulf that is not fully captured by standard price indicators.
- In an Asymmetrical War, Iran Seeks an Edge With Its Information War - The New York Times
In an asymmetrical conflict, Iran is deploying sophisticated propaganda and disinformation campaigns to undermine global support for U.S. and Israeli attacks.
- Standoff With Iran Raises Fresh Doubts About Trump’s Freestyle Diplomacy - The New York Times
The standoff with Iran raises fresh doubts about President Trump's improvisational and uncoordinated diplomatic approach.
- Trump’s Next Decision in War: Whether to Retrieve Iran’s Nuclear Fuel - The New York Times
Trump faces a decision on whether to authorize a mission to seize or destroy Iran's nuclear fuel, a risky military operation.
- U.S. Tech Giants Flocked to the Persian Gulf. Now They Are Targets. - The New York Times
Iran threatened cyberattacks against U.S. tech infrastructure in the Persian Gulf, where Amazon and Google made deals to fund A.I. development.
- How AI Is Turbocharging the War in Iran - WSJ
The U.S. and Israeli military attacks on Iran are using AI for intelligence, targeting, and damage assessment, achieving unprecedented speed and precision.
- ‘Designed to Wreak Havoc’: The Cheap Drones Shaping the War With Iran - The New York Times
Cheap drones like Iran's Shahed and US copycats are transforming warfare in the Persian Gulf, making conflict cheaper and more widespread.
- In War’s First Week, a Punishing Military Campaign With No Coherent Endgame - The New York Times
The US and Israel launched a punishing military campaign against Iran in its first week, but President Trump has given contradictory explanations for the war's objectives.
- Travelers Stranded by U.S.-Israel Conflict With Iran Face Endless Flight Cancellations - The New York Times
Air travel disruptions from escalating U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict strand passengers globally, who cycle through repeated flight cancellations far from Middle Eastern hubs.
- Binance fired employees who found $1.7B in crypto was sent to Iran
Binance fired employees who alerted that $1.7B in crypto had been sent to sanctioned Iran, sparking debate about crypto regulation and corporate accountability.