*Why has the Iran-US war entered a phase of erosion? | The deadlock of pressure and the need to return to diplomacy*

With the continuation of tensions between Tehran and Washington, the US strategy to force Iran to accept its demands has not yet yielded results. The policy, which was formed based on sanctions, economic pressure and military threats, has not only failed to fundamentally change Tehran's positions, but has also increased the risk of spreading the crisis in the region.

The US thought that intensifying pressure could force Iran to retreat in the nuclear, missile and regional cases, but the situation on the ground shows that Tehran continues to insist on its main lines and is not willing to enter into a broad agreement under direct pressure.

At the same time, the continuation of the conflict has created heavy costs for the global economy. Concerns about energy security, the threat to shipping in the Persian Gulf, and rising oil and gas prices have left global markets in a fragile state and increased the likelihood of an economic recession.

The main problem with Washington’s policy is the lack of balance between pressure and diplomacy. In their view, an excessive focus on punitive instruments, without providing a clear prospect for an agreement, has caused the crisis to enter an erosive phase; a phase in which neither side achieves a decisive victory.

Accordingly, some Western political circles believe that the most realistic option in the current situation is to move towards a limited agreement to contain the crisis; an agreement that can prevent the spread of war, maintain the security of the Strait of Hormuz, and pave the way for a gradual return to the path of
negotiations.
Report; Iranian journalist Narges Hosseinzadeh.