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There’s little precedent for such a major operation in recent decades,but previous US Navy actions in the Gulf and elsewhere could provide clues on what will unfold.
The Trump brand is in retreat right around the world. The timing couldn’t be worse.
Both men have looming deadlines – national elections.
Trump continued his threat to attack any Iranian ships that try to enter the Strait of Hormuz,although it was unclear if the blockade he announced on Sunday has officially begun.
Their goal – a “Greater Israel”,encompassing Gaza,the West Bank and more.
Historic talks on ending the six-week war have ended without agreement,leaving the fate of the fragile,14-day ceasefire very unclear.
With neither Washington nor Tehran apparently willing to compromise,the economic and political shockwaves of this conflict loom again.
The US and Iran are trying to end to the six-week-old war despite a series of sticking points over the conflict in Lebanon and the still-closed Strait of Hormuz.