Trump’s Iran-strike gambit stalls as hopes for peace linger

Trump’s bid to end the Iran war by bombing while negotiating peace backfired: two days of air strikes and oil‑shale threats gave way to a retreat toward potential talks, as Tehran shows resilience and the U.S. maintains a blockade on shipping. Analysts say air strikes alone are unlikely to extract concessions, and with domestic politics pressing ahead of midterms, the conflict’s endgame remains uncertain.