Abulfaz Babazadeh

Iran has once again pulled the idea of uniting the Persian-speaking world out of its political archives. At first glance, this appears to be a cultural initiative built around shared history, language, literature, and civilizational heritage. Yet under the current geopolitical circumstances, Tehran’s proposal can hardly be viewed as a purely cultural project.

Negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz are gradually ceasing to be merely part of diplomatic efforts to end the confrontation between the United States and Iran. In recent days, it has become increasingly clear that the dispute is now about something much bigger. At stake, in effect, is the question of who will control one of the world’s most important energy routes - and under what terms.

Taiwan is preparing not just for war. It is learning how to live through one