War of Words and Deeds in the Middle East Tensions between the United States and Iran have been escalating, with rhetoric from both sides becoming increasingly dire.
President Trump's promise that the war will end "immediately" after the midterm elections suggests a domestic politics driven approach rather than a genuine strategy for ending the conflict.
The damage to US fighter jets in Jordanian military bases indicates that Iran is willing to take significant risks to send a message to Washington. Despite this, the US has not delivered a decisive blow.