Analysis: US and Iran Engaged in War of Attrition in the Strait of Hormuz, Both Facing Time Pressure

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On July 15, as the conflict in the Strait of Hormuz continues to escalate, analysts believe that the United States and Iran are entering a war of attrition centered around time, cost, and political endurance. Reports indicate that Trump aims to end the conflict before the US midterm elections to avoid a sustained rise in oil prices, while Iran seeks to prolong the situation by continuously threatening shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, thereby exhausting US political and military patience without triggering a full-scale war. Currently, the US has reinstated its blockade on Iranian ports and maritime transport, while continuing to target military objectives that threaten shipping. Iran, on the other hand, continues to utilize missile and drone attacks on shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz, attempting to disrupt global energy transport. Analysts point out that in the context of both sides avoiding a full escalation of conflict, this struggle may evolve into a long-term war of attrition.
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