US-Iran Military Standoff: Can Strikes Force Concessions or Escalate?

Asharq Al-Awsat frames the US-Iran confrontation as a strategic test of whether military pressure can compel Tehran to negotiate concessions, or whether both sides are locked in a waiting game until mediation options expire. The piece reflects ongoing uncertainty about the effectiveness of strikes and the potential for escalation, with no clear resolution in sight.

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