Middle East: Despite US progress, no end in sight to the Iran war
The USA are increasingly gaining control of the Strait of Hormuz and putting economic pressure on Iran. But Washington is lacking a clear strategy for finding a way out of the war.
The US has made progress in opening the Strait of Hormuz and crippling Iran's oil exports, but the war that began in February is far from over. Despite a brief agreement in June, there have been no further diplomatic breakthroughs, and fighting continues, albeit at a lower level. The US appears to lack an exit strategy, and experts warn that the conflict may drag on.
The economic pressure on Iran has not yet led to widespread unrest, and the country's leadership may respond to being cornered with military escalation rather than surrender. The situation has contributed to rising oil prices, which US President Donald Trump expects to remain high until the November congressional elections.
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