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Why the Israel-Iran Conflict Will Never End — And Who Actually Profits

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The Israel-Iran conflict is often portrayed as a clash of ideologies, religion, or nuclear ambition. But this narrative barely scratches the surface. Beneath the speeches, the airstrikes, and the diplomatic noise lies a deeper machinery — one powered not by patriotism, but by profit, control, and ancient designs. The war is not simply between two nations, but among systems, empires, and global forces that thrive on permanent instability. It’s a war engineered to last — not to end. 1. Control Over Energy and Resources At its core, the Israel-Iran conflict revolves around control of the Middle East’s most critical resource: energy. Iran sits atop massive reserves of oil and gas, while Israel has emerged as a key player in the Eastern Mediterranean gas fields. The tension prevents Iran from developing independent export infrastructure, and Israel’s Western alliances ensure pipelines and deals bypass Iranian routes. Keeping Iran isolated maintains monopoly-like control over glo...

The Silent(Shaheed) Patrol of the Northern Ridges

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The northern ridges of Kashmir, perched near the Line of Control (LoC), are an embodiment of silent defiance. These snow-clad peaks, battered by icy winds and wrapped in eerie tranquility, have borne witness to countless acts of heroism by soldiers safeguarding the nation. Among these stories is the poignant tale of the "Silent Patrol," a shaheed (martyr) patrol whose sacrifice symbolizes the unyielding resolve of those who guard the motherland's frontiers. 1. The Frozen Vigil The post was high up on the northern ridges of Kashmir, overlooking a strategic valley where the terrain was as beautiful as it was brutal. Snow blanketed everything, muffling even the sounds of boots crunching on the ground. The air was so cold that even your thoughts felt frozen. It was my first deployment in this region, and the stories my soldiers shared were equally chilling. They spoke of a phenomenon that occurred on every full moon—what they called the "Shaheed Patrol."...