War Without End: The Cycle of Escalation in US Iran Relations The latest round of strikes between the United States and Iran has raised questions about the prospects for peace in the region.
Beneath the surface of these tit for tat exchanges lies a more disturbing reality: both sides are locked into a cycle of escalation, where each new provocation is met with an even greater response.
President Trump has accused Iran of violating the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed in June, while Tehran counters that Washington is failing to uphold its own commitments.