India, March 28 -- A month into the conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran, there is little sign of de-escalation, with military action continuing across multiple fronts and diplomatic efforts yielding limited progress.

One of the key reasons the conflict continues is the lack of alignment on end goals. According to a BBC News report, US President Donald Trump has signalled varying objectives: from curbing Iran's nuclear programme to pushing for political change in Tehran.

Iran, however, has refused to concede on critical issues such as its missile programme and regional alliances. As the BBC notes, Tehran wants the war to end quickly, but "not at any price," particularly if it involves yielding to US demands.

Israel, meanwhile, is...