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Iran rejects U.S. influence on conflict timing and confirms Strait of Hormuz closure
Walter Bloomberg·IR · US · OM·about 15 hours ago
The article draws a historical parallel between the Vietnam War's 'Operation Rolling Thunder' and current U.S. strategic dilemmas regarding Iran. It argues that U.S. military pressure may be failing to deter Iranian-aligned actors, potentially trapping the U.S. in a cycle of escalation without clear diplomatic off-ramps.