THEATER: Persian Gulf
SITUATION:
For years, Tehran watched Afghanistan's recovery with growing concern as, Chinese investment, military assistance combined with their formidable logistics transformed their war-torn neighbor into a formidable regional power. Overtime, Afghan began reiterating claims over mineral deposits and historical territories within Iran. Once dismissed as political rhetoric, these were now backed by a military, a military they seemed willing to use to enforce these claims.
SITUATION:
For years, Tehran watched Afghanistan's recovery with growing concern as, Chinese investment, military assistance combined with their formidable logistics transformed their war-torn neighbor into a formidable regional power. Overtime, Afghan began reiterating claims over mineral deposits and historical territories within Iran. Once dismissed as political rhetoric, these were now backed by a military, a military they seemed willing to use to enforce these claims.
