IRAN – US: THE WAR GOES ON It comes as no surprise. It could not have been any other way. Because this conflict is not between Iran and the US. Or more precisely, it is not just between Iran and the US. It is a flashpoint on the map of a much broader confrontation. The main characteristic of the Gulf campaign is its visibility, by the very nature of its economic consequences. But otherwise, it is just an episode in a larger confrontation. And yes, you are right. It is the most important episode . Previously, I posted a piece titled 'Why Did Iran Accept the Temporary Cessation of Hostilities?' on April 14. I briefly outlined the reason why I believed the Iranian leaders agreed to a ceasefire agreement: to encourage American forces to deploy more combat equipment, and implicitly personnel, to the Middle East area of operations. To neutralize them. They gave them a break. To give them time to bring them in quietly. Deploying complex equipment is not a simple operation. Disassemb...
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