War by Increment: The Escalating Confrontation between the US and Iran The United States and Iran are edging closer to an all out war, their tit for tat strikes a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of military escalation.
The latest round of airstrikes, now in their ninth consecutive night, marks another step towards a conflict that threatens to engulf not just the region but also the global economy.
The US has long sought to disrupt Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most critical waterways, through which flows more than 20% of the world's traded oil.