Six months after American and Israeli strikes ignited a conflict neither side fully anticipated, the United States and Iran have settled into a mutual blockade of the Strait of Hormuz — a narrow chokepoint that carries much of the world's oil and, now, much of the world's anxiety. Neither power can claim victory, yet the passage of time itself has become a weapon, one that favors the side whose economy can endure the longest. In the long tradition of wars that end not with a decisive blow but with exhaustion, Washington appears willing to let patience do what missiles could not.
Why a Stalemate With Iran May Be America's Best Option
18 American service members killed; Iranian economy severely damaged with 80%+ inflation and currency devaluation affecting civilian population.