Washington wants a smaller Gulf footprint, but the Iran war keeps pulling forces back. Burden-sharing may buy autonomy or force a costlier return.
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Washington transitions to aggressive financial sanctions, targeting global trade networks to restrict Iranian state revenues and secure Gulf navigation.
US pressure on Iran grows, but a rapid Hormuz deal could sideline the nuclear threat while escalation spreads.
Facing Iran’s violent unrest, the U.S. considers military strikes to support protesters and pressure the regime, risking major regional escalation.