“Washington and Tehran seem to be trapped in cycle of escalation over the strait and the five-day grace period is fragile.”
Thursday, June 4, 2026
“Washington and Tehran seem to be trapped in cycle of escalation over the strait and the five-day grace period is fragile.”
European alignment with the US war in Iran threatens continental security, benefits Russia, and risks a catastrophic and long-term regional state collapse.
The U.S.-Israel war on Iran has no winners; a quick end is unlikely and wider escalation looms.