The Atlantic·4 min read·medium
Why Do Iran and the U.S. Keep Fighting During a Cease-Fire?
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Nancy A. Youssef, Jonathan Lemire, Vivian Salama
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The Atlantic analyzes the ongoing skirmishes between the U.S. and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz despite a recent memorandum of understanding. The article suggests that mutual mistrust and Iran's desire to maintain leverage over strategic waterways are driving the conflict, complicating the Trump administration's efforts to avoid a full-scale war.
The skirmishes reflect the profound mistrust on both sides.
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