(UNI SPECIAL)R K RainaNew Delhi, April 16 -- The current stand-off between the United States and Iran has moved beyond a conventional strategic contest. It reflects a structural deadlock where both sides are holding positions that cannot be sustained for long.
The United States continues to rely on financial restrictions, control over international channels, and pressure through sanctions. Iran has responded with a refusal to renegotiate on nuclear conditions and by strengthening its reliance on geographical leverage, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz.
This has created a situation where neither escalation nor prolonged pause offers a viable outcome. The two-week ceasefire window reflects tactical adjustment rather than strategic cl...