‘Safe passage’: The fatal ambiguity at the heart of the Hormuz MoU
‘Safe passage’: The fatal ambiguity at the heart of the Hormuz MoU Its promise of safe passage settled neither who governs the strait nor on what terms, making renewed escalation the memorandum’s logical outcome. Barely three weeks into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) meant t…
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Iran has reportedly received substantial assistance from autocratic partners, with China and Russia cited as notable providers of critical support. These claims remain unverified pending further independent confirmation.
A recent paper examines the strategic positions of Russia and China regarding the Iran-US conflict that commenced on February 28, 2026. The analysis, published on April 7, 2026, assesses how these nations are responding to the war.
On January 30, 2026, reports identified the leader of the mobilization, Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, as a former Quds Force officer who reportedly held dual citizenship in Iraq and Iran.
Reporting suggests that the 2026 conflict may have increased the Revolutionary Guard’s political influence within Iran’s leadership structure. This assessment reflects post-war analysis rather than a confirmed official change in policy.