U.S.-Iran War at Six Months: A Costly Stalemate With No Exit

Six months of U.S.-Iran war have killed thousands and deepened Iran's economic crisis, yet Tehran's regime stands and Washington's strategic goals remain unmet, Reuters and the New York Times reported August 25–27. The Associated Press found no diplomatic off-ramp in sight. Fresh U.S. sanctions on August 28 target Iranian financial networks. Russia and China sustain Iran's endurance.