Mark Sleboda: Iran Is Jamming GPS Across the Region – U.S. Tankers Move Into Gulf

Amid Middle East tensions, this analysis explores the Iran-US standoff. With deals rumored, Washington faces limited military options due to depleted munitions and Iran's advanced defenses. Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz provides crucial leverage through asymmetric capabilities impacting global energy markets. US intelligence leaks reveal internal concerns about escalation, while Gulf states navigate growing insecurity amid eroding American hegemony. Connections between Ukraine, Taiwan, and Iran highlight Washington's "strategic simultaneity" challenges. As regional powers adapt, the discussion considers how great powers might manage the decline of US-led global order without catastrophic escalation. A sobering look at imperial overreach, escalation dominance, and the precarious path forward in an increasingly multipolar world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.