Deadlock in the Strait: The Futility of Escalation The past fortnight has seen a cycle of violence and retaliation between the United States and Iran, with no signs of abating.
The latest night of strikes by CENTCOM against Iranian targets raises questions about what is being achieved through this tit for tat exchange.
The recent death toll on both sides serves as a stark reminder that this conflict goes beyond numbers or national interests – it's also about human lives lost in the fog of escalation.