Under siege: Iran faces strategic dilemma as war of attrition drags on

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Following a US strike on IRGC forces and alleged Iranian plans for rocket deployment, Iran attacked US bases in the UAE, Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain amidst a de facto US port siege. This escalation intensifies pressure on Iran's economy, particularly gasoline supplies, fueling internal debate over disproportionate responses against the US and its regional partners.

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Submitted by MEE correspondent on Tue, 09/08/2026 - 09:50 As US pressure mounts, Tehran weighs whether to escalate or pursue diplomacy An F/A-18 Super Hornet is seen parked on the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS George Washington in the Arabian Sea on 4 September 2026 (AFP/US Navy) Off Iran and the United States have entered another limited but dangerous phase of confrontation, with mounting military and economic pressure forcing Tehran to weigh escalation against the narrowing possibility o

Under siege: Iran faces strategic dilemma as war of attrition drags on

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