The Wall Street Journal reported today (March 28): A Saudi air base was attacked, leaving 10 U.S. military personnel injured; Rubio informed his G7 counterparts: The Iran war will continue for another two to four weeks; Rubio emphasized that the immediate priority is preventing the imposition of "illegal" tolls in the Strait of Hormuz.
Commentary: It's evident that the U.S. now wants to cool down and wrap up the Iran conflict, yet reality has plunged it into a dilemma with no clear way out. Calling a ceasefire voluntarily would be seen as weakness toward Iran, undermining America’s credibility as the regional hegemon and making it impossible to justify to domestic hardliners. Continuing the war, however, has already resulted in U.S. casualties, while the energy risks in the Strait of Hormuz remain dangerously unpredictable—making the war’s costs and spillover effects unsustainable. Rubio’s remarks vividly reflect the U.S.’s awkward predicament: eager to disengage but lacking an exit strategy, wanting to stand firm yet fearing uncontrollable consequences.
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