Pakistan, March 20 -- As tensions intensify in the Middle East, Iran has signalled that it is not interested in a temporary ceasefire but is instead pushing for a long-term resolution to the ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel.

Analysts describe the situation as a complex strategic deadlock, where Iran views the conflict as existential, while Washington sees it as critical to maintaining global credibility. Despite initial expectations of a swift outcome following large-scale strikes on February 28, Iran mounted a rapid and forceful response, launching missile attacks across multiple locations and asserting control over key regional routes.

Central to the crisis is the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil artery, which re...