Trump Faces Escalation Conundrum as Iran War Flares

“After another night of massive strikes on Iran, the U.S. is once again facing a conundrum: escalate the conflict in retaliation for Iran’s attacks on U.S. assets, or focus on restocking strained munitions and calming turmoil in global energy markets,” Bloomberg reports.

“Neither tack promises a quick end to the five-month war. President Donald Trump has been unable to force Iranian capitulation, particularly in the Strait of Hormuz, or a meaningful return to diplomatic talks. And the U.S. faces an uphill battle to reload resources as domestic support for the war wanes.”