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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...

Operation Deep Black: Assault Below the Surface — A New Frontier in Underwater Warfare

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In modern naval warfare, technological superiority has long been synonymous with dominance at sea. For decades, nations like the United States have relied on formidable surface fleets, aircraft carriers, and advanced sonar systems to project power across oceans. However, Operation Deep Black: Assault Below the Surface shattered traditional perceptions of maritime security. This covert Iranian operation, executed with precision by specially trained deep-diver teams and supported by unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs), marked a paradigm shift in underwater sabotage warfare. It demonstrated that even a heavily defended U.S. Carrier Strike Group could be infiltrated and attacked from the deep—not with submarines or missiles, but with stealth, patience, and ingenuity. 1. Prelude to the Depth War As geopolitical tension simmered across the Strait of Hormuz, a quiet operation was unfolding beneath the surface of the Arabian Sea. The USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) Carrier Strike Group, a...