Geopolitic:
📰 GEOPOLITICAL NEWSLETTER N°3 — MONDAY, MAY 11, 2026 1) Hormuz: Washington forces the strait open, Tehran retaliates The United States escorted two US‑flagged merchant vessels through the Strait of Hormuz despite Iran’s ongoing blockade. American destroyers crossed the strait under full combat posture. Iran claims it hit a US vessel with two missiles — the US Central Command denies any damage. ➡️ Controlled escalation , but the margin for error is shrinking. 2) US–Iran nuclear talks: diplomacy under military pressure Tehran signals it may provide limited guarantees on the use of its nuclear facilities, but refuses to relocate or destroy enriched uranium stockpiles. President Trump calls the Iranian proposal “totally unacceptable” and warns that any approach to monitored sites will trigger a military response. ➡️ Negotiation by coercion , with both sides testing red lines. 3) Ukraine: ceasefire on paper, combat on the ground Despite a declared three‑day ceasefire, Moscow accuses Ky...