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politics21h ago
Iran war has shown the limits of US power
- The US and Israel had military superiority but lacked coherent, shared aims in the conflict.
- Iran leveraged geography and endurance to withstand pressure, avoiding a decisive defeat.
- Global oil markets and inflation are affected as the Strait of Hormuz remains a focal point.
- Economic pressures in Iran and abroad contribute to domestic unrest and policy challenges.
- China’s role is watched as Beijing may benefit from the conflict's broader entanglements.
- Pakistan emerges as a key mediator, with a history of Washington-Islamabad-Iran ties shaping the diplomacy.
- Public messaging in Washington has shifted toward legal oversight by Congress over wartime actions.
- Expert analysis frames the conflict as an object lesson in modern power limits rather than rapid victories.
- Strategic outcomes remain uncertain, with potential interim deals opening Hormuz to global trade.
- The piece tracks shifting regional dynamics, including possible future talks between Trump and Xi.
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