1 April 2026

Stewart Webb and Dr. Chris Murray discuss the lopsidedness of the current conflict in Iran. Iran is targeting civilian infrastructure, while the US and Israel are attempting to put pressure on the regime through strikes on their leadership and military assets.

This discussion also highlights Kharg Island and the creation of an Iranian Axis Resistance 2.0 – relevant articles can also be found here:

US-Iran War: Iran has one card to play – al-Qaeda

Taking Kharg Island will be America’s Mistake

 

By Stewart Webb

The editor of DefenceReport and Senior Analyst, Stewart Webb holds a MScEcon in Security Studies from Aberystwyth University and a BA in Political Science from Acadia University. A frequent guest on defence issues for CTV National News, and other Canadian media outlets, his specialities include commentary on terrorist/insurgent activity and Canadian defence issues. Stewart can be contacted at: swebb@defencereport.com