The Iranian-backed Houthi movement's involvement in the war risks having both political and economic effects, notes Peter Haldén of the Swedish National Defence University. It reinforces the picture of a situation slipping out of U.S. control, he says.
ConflictsDespite the US military advantage, Iran manages to cause great damage economically, politically and diplomatically. While oil prices are soaring, the clock is ticking towards Donald Trump's deadline - with no sign of Iranian capitulation. Here we see the danger of not understanding your enemy, says Peter Haldén at the Swedish National Defence University.
WorldIran is said to have fired missiles at a military base in the Indian Ocean. That's about 4,000 kilometers away and could mean Iran can reach London. No missiles hit, and it's unclear whether Iran can actually reach that far, says Peter Haldén of the Swedish National Defence University. But they know that this will have a significant political effect in Britain.
ConflictsThe Russian drones that violated Polish airspace on Wednesday night were apparently a test, according to Peter Haldén at the Defence University. I would think that it is a political signalling game at a very, very high level, he says.
WorldThe USA stops providing Ukraine with intelligence information, according to information from several sources. The stop can be a hard blow for Ukraine. The USA has entirely world-leading capabilities. The British have also shared intelligence, but the USA is the very best, says Peter Haldén at the Defence University.
Conflicts
