Analysis: US-Iran war shifts to economic attrition

Foreign Policy magazine analyzes that the US-Iran conflict has shifted from direct military strikes to a protracted war of economic attrition. The analysis states Iran's main weapon is control of the Strait of Hormuz and using oil prices to inflict economic pain on the Trump administration, while the US aims to push Iran toward internal collapse through intensified maritime and banking blockades. It notes the impact of US sanctions is lessened this time due to Iran's connections to non-dollar financial systems. The report concludes the ultimate winner will be the side with the higher 'pain tolerance threshold,' noting Iran's leadership has strategic unity while Trump faces growing domestic dissatisfaction.