conflict cycles

US Strikes Iran: Repeat Attacks Spark Cynicism and War Weariness

The question of whether it’s “just again” or a truly escalating cycle of conflict hangs heavy in the air following recent US strikes against Iran. It feels less like decisive action and more like a recurring event, almost as if the situation has become an endless quagmire, a trap sprung from previous decisions. These strikes, particularly when they occur right after market closings, seem to suggest a deliberate timing, perhaps to mitigate immediate economic fallout or to frame the narrative. The general sentiment appears to be that these actions, and any subsequent Iranian retaliation, will likely be contained, not escalating into full-blown warfare, at least in terms of immediate, widespread conflict.… Continue reading