The US-Iran war, which began on February 28, has now lasted six months, with President Trump's initial prediction of a four-to-five-week campaign proving wildly optimistic.
Casualties continue to mount: over 8,000 people across the Middle East have been killed, with the Pentagon reporting 18 US service member deaths and 758 wounded to date.
Oil prices remain 25% higher than pre-war levels, keeping global energy costs elevated and...