https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-case-for-a-stalemate-with-iranContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-case-for-a-stalemate-with-iranhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-case-for-a-stalemate-with-iran#u59691Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:11:24 +0000The conflict between the United States and Iran is deadlocked in a lethal stalemate six months into the war, impacting global oil markets and shipping companies. Iran has expanded its operations from hitting oil tankers to targeting American warships enforcing a naval blockade. In response, the United States has retaliated by imposing higher economic costs on Tehran. Former United States Defence Secretary Leon Panetta warns that the hostilities could persist for another six months.Why it mattersThe widening conflict disrupts maritime commerce in the Strait of Hormuz and challenges the administ https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-case-for-a-stalemate-with-iranhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-case-for-a-stalemate-with-iran#u58522Sat, 05 Sep 2026 22:50:17 +0000President Donald Trump described the war with Iran as "small potatoes" on Friday, an effort to minimize the conflict before midterm elections. This rhetoric follows Iranian strikes on Jordan, a U.S. ally that hosts American forces in the Middle East. While the administration attempts to downplay the conflict, Jordan continues to pay a price for its security relationship with Washington. The situation remains a deadlock as the U.S. pursues an economic strategy that has yet to resolve the broader confrontation.Why it mattersThe U.S. and Iran are locked in a stalled conflict characteriz https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-case-for-a-stalemate-with-iranhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-case-for-a-stalemate-with-iran#u56944Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:07:30 +0000The conflict between the United States and Iran has entered a stalled phase with no clear resolution in sight. While the Trump administration pursues an economic strategy described as Economic D-Day, the approach faces significant obstacles. This deadlock is impacting international relations, as the US fails to confront Russia and China over their support for Iran, leaving Asian allies to bear the consequences. Meanwhile, Iranian strikes on Jordan are testing the stability of the US partnership with one of its most reliable Middle East allies.Why it mattersThe current impasse reflects a cycle