In this in-depth geopolitical analysis, Prof Jiang Xueqin unpacks the strategic maneuvers behind the June 2026 escalation between the US, Israel, and Iran. Moving beyond mainstream media narratives, this breakdown explores how Israel's Beirut strikes and Iran's "Operation True Promise 5" missile response functioned as calculated moves rather than chaotic outbursts. Discover the hidden realities of live-fire intelligence gathering, the US Treasury's push to redirect $24 billion in frozen Iranian assets, and the underlying pursuit of controlling 31% of the world's oil reserves to counter China's global influence.

Sources & References:
The Financial Times
US Treasury Department
Iranian State Command (Khatam al-Anbiya)
US Intelligence Assessments
Senator Lindsey Graham
Western Policy Organizations

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