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Qatar Evacuations: What's the Real Threat Level? Qatar evacuations raise concerns amid Middle East tensions. Get the latest updates and analysis on the real threat level and safety measures. Read the full analysis: https://theboard.world/articles/geopolitics/qatar-evacuat…

5 Pipelines That Bypass the Strait of Hormuz — And Why They Fall Short [2026] The East-West Pipeline, Habshan-Fujairah, Goreh-Jask, Kirkuk-Ceyhan, and IPSA together move less than a third of Hormuz's 21 mb/d. Here's the full infrastructure breakdown. Read the full analysis: https://theboard.world/articles/energy/5-pipelines-bypass…

Safed Rocket Strike: Impact on Israeli-Lebanon Border Rocket strike near Safed impacts the Israeli-Lebanon border. Unverified video surfaces amid rising tensions. Stay updated on the latest developments. Read the full analysis: https://theboard.world/articles/geopolitics/safed-rocket-…

Operation Epic Escort: Can the US Navy Reopen the Strait of Hormuz? The Pentagon is planning Operation Epic Escort to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to tanker traffic. We assess the Iranian threat, mine warfare realities, historical precedent from Operation Earnest Will, and whether US Navy escorts can actually work. Read the full analysis: https://theboard.world/articles/defense/operation-epic-es…

Kharg Island: Why Trump Spared Iran's Oil Crown Jewel [2026] Trump bombed 90 military targets on Kharg Island but spared oil infrastructure. The game theory behind the decision — and what $200 oil means if he changes his mind. Read the full analysis: https://theboard.world/articles/geopolitics/kharg-island-…

Meta 20% Layoffs 2026: How AI Is Cannibalizing the Companies That Built It Meta plans to cut 15,800 jobs to fund AI. Amazon, Block already slashed workforces. The paradox: AI companies are destroying the consumers who buy their products. Read the full analysis: https://theboard.world/articles/technology/meta-20-percen…

Iran Attacking Gulf Neighbors: The GCC Alliance Is Fracturing [2026] Iran is striking Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and UAE — its own neighbors who tried to stay neutral. The China-brokered rapprochement is dead. What comes next for OPEC and Gulf security. Read the full analysis: https://theboard.world/articles/geopolitics/iran-attackin…

Oil at $103, S&P Falling: Are We Already in a War Recession? [2026] Brent above $100, GDP at 0.7%, S&P in its first 3-week losing streak. Every oil shock above $100 has preceded a recession. The data says we're already in one. Read the full analysis: https://theboard.world/articles/markets/oil-103-sp500-war…

Iran Cyber War 2026: Attacks on US Hospitals, Banks, and Water Systems While missiles fly, Iran's Electronic Operations Room is attacking US medical companies, financial systems, and water infrastructure. The invisible war is already here. Read the full analysis: https://theboard.world/articles/technology/iran-cyber-war…

Defense Stocks All-Time Highs: Who's Getting Rich From the Iran War [2026] Lockheed +40%, Northrop +46%, $5.6B in ammo burned in 48 hours. The defense industry is having its best year ever. Follow the money. Read the full analysis: https://theboard.world/articles/markets/defense-stocks-al…

China Shadow Fleet: Buying All of Iran's Oil Through the Hormuz Blockade [2026] 11.7 million barrels shipped to China since the strait 'closed.' Iran's shadow fleet runs the blockade via Malaysia. Beijing plays both sides of the Hormuz crisis. Read the full analysis: https://theboard.world/articles/geopolitics/china-shadow-…

Iran Has 441kg Enriched Uranium for 10 Nuclear Weapons — Now What? [2026] Iran had 441kg of 60% enriched uranium before the strikes — enough for 10 weapons. Khamenei authorized warhead miniaturization. The Libya lesson says bombing accelerates, not prevents, proliferation. Read the full analysis: https://theboard.world/articles/defense/iran-441kg-enrich…

North Korea's Missiles: What You Need to Know Explore North Korea's missiles program: the latest launches, tech specs, and what these tests mean for regional security. Read more here. Read the full analysis: https://theboard.world/articles/geopolitics/north-korea-m…

Fuel Supply Chains: Australia's Stockpile Reality Is Australia's fuel supply chain secure? Explore stockpile realities, strategic reserves, and the nation's energy buffer in times of crisis. Read the full analysis: https://theboard.world/articles/energy/fuel-supply-chains…

FPV Drone Strikes US Victoria Base Near Baghdad Airport — Footage Shows Direct Hit Newly released footage shows an FPV kamikaze drone striking the US Victoria military base near Baghdad International Airport, marking an escalation in proxy attacks on American forces in Iraq. Read the full analysis: https://theboard.world/articles/defense/fpv-drone-strikes…

Chinese Satellite Images Reveal IRGC Carrier Shahid Bagheri Positioned in Strait of Hormuz Commercial Chinese satellite imagery has captured Iran's IRGC Navy carrier Shahid Bagheri operating in the Strait of Hormuz, revealing damage from US air strikes on March 2 and strategic positioning during heightened tensions. Read the full analysis: https://theboard.world/articles/defense/chinese-satellite…

Iranian Kamikaze Drone Destroys Erbil Oil Refinery — Kurdistan Energy Infrastructure Under Attack An Iranian kamikaze drone struck and destroyed sections of an oil refinery in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan, targeting critical energy infrastructure in the US-allied autonomous region. Read the full analysis: https://theboard.world/articles/energy/iranian-kamikaze-d…

Iran Releases Official Footage of Drone Launches During War with US and Israel The Iranian military has released dramatic footage showing the launch of multiple attack drones during its ongoing military confrontation with the United States and Israel. Read the full analysis: https://theboard.world/articles/defense/iran-releases-dro…

The Info War: Understanding Russia's Role Explore the info war surrounding Russia's actions. Understand the strategies, key players, and impact on global narratives. Read more here. Read the full analysis: https://theboard.world/articles/geopolitics/understanding…

Iran War Disinformation: How AI Deepfakes Fuel Chaos AI deepfakes are flooding X with Iran war disinformation, eroding trust in digital evidence. Learn how AI fuels wartime chaos. Read the full analysis: https://theboard.world/articles/geopolitics/ai-deepfakes-…