It’s been a month since the United States and Israel waged war on Iran. It’s also been a month of unprecedented uncertainty.
Last February 28, a joint US-Israeli airstrike killed Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. US President Donald Trump made it appear like an incursion and not a full-blown war — but all indications say it is.
Iran retaliated with drone and missile attacks on Israel ...
The narrative presents a stark scenario of escalating conflict and economic fallout, but it’s worth examining the framing and underlying assumptions. The strongest version of this account highlights the immediate, verifiable impacts—oil price surges, supply chain disruptions, and regional economic strain—while acknowledging the Philippines’ vulnerabilities. However, the piece leans into emotional triggers, particularly fear and urgency, by emphasizing "unprecedented uncertainty" and potential re...