Nahost: Trotz Fortschritte der USA kein Ende im Iran-Krieg in Sicht
Die USA bekommen die Straße von Hormus zunehmend unter Kontrolle und setzen den Iran wirtschaftlich unter Druck. Doch Washington fehlt eine klare Strategie für den Weg aus dem Krieg.
Recent weeks have seen the United States make progress towards opening the Hormuz Strait, while simultaneously blocking Iranian oil exports and continuing to inflict economic hardship on the country. Despite starting in February, the war initiated only a few weeks ago remains far from over, continuing to exact a heavy toll on both sides.
A deal reached in June proved short-lived, with no signs of diplomatic progress since then. The fighting persists, albeit at a lower intensity, and the United States appears to lack an exit strategy. An expert has warned that the war is likely to drag on. In Iran, increasing economic pressure has not yet led to public uprising, and if the leadership in Tehran is cornered, it may respond with military escalation rather than capitulation.
Meanwhile, their Houthi allies in Yemen have escalated attacks on Saudi Arabia, contributing to another spike in oil prices. US President Donald Trump acknowledged that gasoline prices are likely to remain high until the November US congressional elections.
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