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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...

Kamikaze's Kiss: The Devastating Story of the Cherry Blossom Missile

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The Yokosuka MXY-7 Ohka, also known by its Japanese name "Oka" meaning "cherry blossom," was a grim innovation of World War II. This wasn't a conventional aircraft, but a pilot-controlled, rocket-powered missile designed for a single, suicidal attack. Faced with the relentless advance of Allied forces in the Pacific, the MXY-7 Ohka embodied the desperate measures Japan resorted to in the war's final throes.  A. Specification  Crew: 1 Length: 6.066 m (19 ft 11 in) Wingspan: 5.12 m (16 ft 10 in) Height: 1.16 m (3 ft 10 in) Wing area: 6 m2 (65 sq ft) Empty weight: 440 kg (970 lb) Gross weight: 2,140 kg (4,718 lb) Powerplant: 3 × Type 4 Mark 1 Model 20 solid-propellant rocket motors, 2.62 kN (588 lbf) thrust each  Maximum speed: 648 km/h (403 mph, 350 kn) at 3,500 m (11,500 ft)  Range: 37 km   B. Variants...