The false narratives of war and the strategic patience of Gulf states

The first casualty in war is truth, the Greek dramatist Aeschylus observed more than two millennia ago. The ongoing US-Israeli war with Iran once again proves the enduring pertinence of his observation. As missiles continue to strike across the Gulf and tensions ripple through global energy markets, another battle has unfolded: in the information sphere. Selective reporting, speculation, and outright fabrication attempt to frame the conflict as a widening regional war.

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