Tehran's Ticking Clock The calculations are straightforward: Washington's dwindling arms stockpile, inflation woes, and looming midterms create an inopportune moment to escalate its conflict with Iran.
The Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for global energy, appears poised to be ceded to Iranian control, but the country's leaders may soon discover that their gamble has a steep price.
Iran's strategy is built on the notion that military pressure will eventually force the US to accept Tehran's dominance over the waterway.