A bombshell report reveals Iran's audacious strategy in the global power game. Outmatched militarily, Tehran deployed 'triangular coercion,' hitting Gulf states and threatening the vital Strait of Hormuz. This aggressive gambit, detailed in the NYT, exposes a long-term vulnerability for the United States, forcing a reevaluation of regional security. The implications for oil prices and international shipping are massive. Is this the new face of asymmetric warfare?