Strait of Hormuz Blockades and Water Grid Vulnerabilities
August 14, 2026
US naval blockades in the Persian Gulf and prolonged carrier deployments reveal severe munitions shortages and crumbling troop morale, mirroring historical overreach. Simultaneously, Iranian-linked cyberattacks target municipal water supplies while sanctioned shadow tankers leak crude oil onto Omani shores, exposing the brittle material limits of military dominance.
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US threatens ‘indefinite’ blockade against Iran: How long can it last?
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth claims US Navy can sustain blockade despite reports of poor conditions.
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Where did all the money go if the US is running out of weapons?
The war on Iran is exposing shortages in US weapons stockpiles, raising questions about years of defence spending.
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- structural power
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The Iran War Has Left the U.S. Dangerously Exposed
The fight has offered Iran and other adversaries a clear picture of U.S. weaknesses.
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- structural power
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Iran says Strait of Hormuz under its control, rejects Trump claims
Iran asserts full control over the Strait of Hormuz, challenging US claims of dominance in the strategic waterway.
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- structural power
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Mojtaba Khamenei Is Planning for a Long War
The supreme leader’s new government appointments reveal the outlines of his military strategy.
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- structural power
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Why Hackers Keep Going After U.S. Water Supplies
A spate of new attacks believed to be linked to Iran has highlighted the water sector’s vulnerability.
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- structural power
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The media has made Donald Trump look more coherent than he is. It’s called ‘sanewashing’
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Reports of US sailors in Middle East trying to jump ship spark outcry
US senators call for inquiry as USS Lincoln has record-long period without port stop amid war on Iran.
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Yes, the Iran War Really Is Similar to Vietnam
Trump’s war is “The Best and the Brightest”—but without the best and the brightest.
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Ukraine and Iran: why military strength doesn’t mean winning wars
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Oil slick from tanker carrying sanctioned Russian crude reaches Oman
An oil slick from the tanker the Caroline Bezengi has reached Oman’s coastline weeks after the vessel ran aground.
- geopolitics
- structural power