The U.S. WON’T FORGIVE THIS! Russian Navy and Iran Join Forces as Khamenei Shuts Down Hormuz Strait

Описание: DCM Special Brief | 23 FEB: Iran in Crisis: Hormuz Closed as Iran–U.S. Talks Collapse | Protests Surge, War Risk Escalates

High-stakes negotiations between the United States and Iran have collapsed without an agreement, triggering a sharp escalation across the Middle East. In response, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps moved to restrict maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz under the guise of military exercises, reigniting global energy security concerns. At the same time, nationwide protests intensified inside Iran, prompting widespread internet disruptions and mass arrests. As U.S. military activity increases and Russia and China signal limited alignment with Tehran, the region is entering one of its most volatile phases in years, with escalation risks rising on multiple fronts.

This Report Examines

1) Iran–U.S. Talks Collapse and the Shift to Coercive Pressure
Why the failure of Geneva negotiations pushed Tehran from diplomacy toward military signaling and strategic brinkmanship.

2) Strait of Hormuz Closure and Global Energy Shock Risk
How Iran’s move in Hormuz threatens oil flows, maritime security, and broader market stability.

3) IRGC Escalation Amid Internal Unrest
Why simultaneous external pressure and domestic protests are stretching Iran’s security apparatus to its limits.

4) U.S. Military Posture Signals Deterrence
What increased U.S. air and naval activity reveals about Washington’s readiness to respond if red lines are crossed.

5) Russia and China Enter the Equation
How joint naval exercises reshape perceptions without fundamentally altering the balance of power.

6) Protests, Arrests, and Internet Blackouts
Why internal dissent is becoming as destabilizing for Tehran as external threats.

7) Escalation Scenarios Ahead
From prolonged standoffs to rapid confrontation, what paths the crisis could take in the coming days.

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