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Hormuz Blockade Persists; Tehran Deems US Response to Conditions Insufficient
SMELO·IR · US·about 22 hours ago
A former US official (Ostin, likely Ashton Carter or similar) stated that neither the US nor Iran sees an easy way out of the current conflict, with both sides believing they can outlast the other. This suggests a prolonged stalemate and potential escalation risk, though the source is a single commentary and not an official policy statement.