Iran US war

EghtesadOnline: Signs of a possible military confrontation in the region have grown stronger, while diplomatic efforts to ease tensions have also intensified. Unofficial reports suggest that Abbas Araghchi made a brief stop in Qatar during his trip to the United States, while Donald Trump has claimed that he is facing a major decision regarding Iran.

EghtesadOnline: The postponement of the Salalah meeting raises questions about what it means for the Iran-U.S. war. The meeting was expected to announce an Iran-Oman agreement and provide a potential opening for a return to diplomacy.

EghtesadOnline: Now, in addition to the Strait of Hormuz, the Bab el-Mandeb Strait has also come under the control of the Iran-aligned Houthis. The development is pushing the Iran-U.S. war into a new phase and could reshape the regional balance of power.

EghtesadOnline: In an editorial, The New York Times has enumerated a number of flaws in US foreign policy, which could trigger a war with Iran, suggesting engagement in dialog with Tehran instead of resorting to force.