U.S.–Iran ceasefire talks have collapsed, tensions around the Strait of Hormuz continue to rise, and the threat of broader conflict looms. Oil prices fluctuate, military options are being weighed, and Israel remains on high alert.
While these developments dominate headlines, they point to a deeper reality many are missing.
This isn’t new.
In 2025 we all recall the U.S. airstrikes that targeted key Iranian nuclear facilities — Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan — marking a pivotal moment in modern geopolitics.
Like many Americans, I felt both relief and concern — relief that a dangerous regime’s nuclear ambitions were disrupted, and still a deep concern over what might come next.
Iran’s hostility toward both Israel and the United States is not hidden. Its leadership has long labeled America the “Great Satan” and Israel the “Little Satan,” fueling a worldview rooted in ideological and religious opposition.
Military action may slow capabilities, but it
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