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Between Renewed Confrontation and a Negotiated Settlement: The Fate of a War That Was Never Meant to Last

18 October 2026

The US-Iran war remains unresolved, with neither decisive victory nor total defeat in sight. Trump faces three options: renewed escalation and expanded air strikes, a risky ground invasion, or continued negotiations requiring mutual concessions.

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