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Hegseth Says U.S. Will Have COMPLETE CONTROL Of Iran Airspace

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Mar 4, 2026
Sara Kermanian, Kurdish–Iranian international relations scholar, offers concise analysis of Kurdish politics and regional security. She discusses risks of arming Kurdish forces, potential backlash from Iran and Turkey, and the complexities of sparking uprisings. Short, sharp takes on proxy strategies and regional consequences.
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US Munitions Are Stretched But Officials Insist Capacity Remains

  • US officials warn munitions and interceptors are stretched because of Ukraine and recent global strikes.
  • The Pentagon says interceptors remain strong while Hegseth insists we can 'sustain this fight easily' with gravity bombs.
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Ideology Turns Bombing Into A Force Multiplier For Iran

  • Aaron Bastani argues ideology and martyrdom are durable strengths of the Islamic Republic, making conventional decapitation campaigns blunt.
  • He warns bombing could drive suicide attacks, assassinations, and prolonged irregular warfare.
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US Talks Of Arming Kurds Raise Risks And Questions

  • CNN reported the CIA is discussing arming Iraqi Kurdish forces to open a northern front against Iran.
  • Hosts say broadcasting such plans risks exposing Kurds, provoking Iran and Turkey, and signals desperation or propaganda.
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