Could the US-Iran war become a protracted frozen' conflict?

"The war between the US and Iran can already be described as frozen, but this no-war-no-deal scenario comes at too high a cost for both parties, Mehran Kamrava, an expert on Iran at Georgetown University in Qatar, told Al Jazeera."

"Iran cannot afford to have its ports blocked indefinitely and neither can the US maintain an indefinite blockade of Iran, Kamrava said."

"In the absence of a permanent deal that allows both sides to claim victory, analysts say a low-intensity conflict interspersed with periodic strikes offers a convenient way out albeit one that prolongs regional instability and global economic disruption."

The US and Iran are engaged in a war of attrition, exacerbated by a deadlock in negotiations and ongoing blockades of the Strait of Hormuz. A joint US-Israel attack on Iran has intensified the situation, disrupting global energy supplies. Despite a ceasefire, military options remain available, and analysts suggest a low-intensity conflict may persist. Experts warn that a frozen conflict is unsustainable, as both nations face high costs from continued hostilities and blockades, indicating that a resolution is urgently needed.

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