Is it a war? A stalemate? A quagmire?
The U.S., under President Trump, has shifted to a prolonged blockade strategy against Iran after failed negotiations and reluctance to resume bombing or withdraw from the conflict. The economic pressure has disrupted global oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, contributing to rising gas prices, which now average $4.30 per gallon nationwide. The current state of the conflict is described as a pause in active fighting, with both sides considering next steps amid financial sanctions and military posturing.
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IS IT A WAR? A STALEMATE? A QUAQMIRE? The Wall Street Journal reports that President Donald Trump has “instructed aides to prepare for an extended blockade of Iran.” The president took that action, the Wall Street Journal said, after assessing that “other options—resume bombing or walk away from the conflict—carried more risk than maintaining the blockade.” Trump made the determination in the weeks of fruitless negotiations since the ceasefire began. In that time, Trump has occasionally threatened a massive renewed U.S. attack if Iran did not give up its nuclear program. In return, Iran has given Trump the runaround, offering some immediate concessions but nothing on the nuclear issue.
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