A War of Winding Down? The prospect of a drawn out conflict has haunted this crisis from the start. Yet, despite months of stalemate, neither side appears willing to make the first move towards de escalation.
Behind closed doors, President Trump's words suggest he's itching for a decisive blow – or at least something that looks like it.
The notion of a "massive attack" has been discussed in diplomatic circles for months, but its likelihood seems to wane with each passing day. Iranian forces continue to retaliate against U. S.