Iran ran diplomacy and deterrence as parallel tracks through the Muscat channel, negotiating with Washington while Kayhan threatened to close Hormuz and Tasnim amplified an anime depicting U.S. naval…
Axis Week in Brief
A weekly synthesis of coordinated authoritarian information operations across select Iran-led Axis (Hezbollah & Houthis) and aligned state media (Russia & China). Coverage Period: February 3-9, 2026
