Few easy ways out for US as war with Iran drags onPARIS, France, March 14, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - US-Israeli strikes killed Iran's leader but have not toppled the government, which now, from its perch on the Strait of Hormuz, has put the entire world economy on the war's frontlines. He also said there was "anger" among Gulf states that had put "so much investment in" diplomacy with Iran. And domestically, Trump -- who ordered the surprise strikes without seeking public support for a war -- is facing upcoming congressional elections. Not that Iran -- facing its own political, military and economic upheaval from the war -- is without its own long-term difficulties. But while Trump might want to walk away boasting of killing Khamenei and degrading the Iranian military, "Iran might not give him that off-ramp," said Nate Swanson, of the Atlantic Council.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 14, 2026 14:35 UTC