Iran war hits 6-month mark with no end in sight
President Trump insists Iran is "begging to make a deal" to end the war, but Tehran, and crucially China, say his economic warfare tactics will fail.
Six months into the Iran war, no clear end is in sight. President Trump stated that Iran's attack on Gulf states showed they lost all support, as they began targeting Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, Bahrain, and Kuwait. Jordan intercepted eight missiles that entered its airspace, destroying all of them before any damage occurred. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps responded to a U.S. attack on Larak Island by launching attacks on American military bases in Jordan.
The Trump administration plans to impose more sanctions on Iran, targeting another bank this week. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasized the need to isolate Iran economically, stating it would be "financial violence." Iran's new supreme leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, called for Muslim cooperation and unity, urging rulers to confront the U.S. and Israel as enemies.
The war has caused divisions in the Muslim world, with Iran restricting movement through the Strait of Hormuz and opposing U.S. military presence in neighboring nations.
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