Iran Deal Ends War That Exposed US Limits, Thousands Dead

A deal to end the fighting and reopen the Strait of Hormuz has left both sides exactly where they were 24 hours before the war began. The only difference: thousands of people are now dead. The agreement, reached after intense negotiations, halts a conflict that many analysts say revealed the limits of American military dominance. The war, which President Trump initiated, failed to achieve its stated goals and instead cost thousands of lives without shifting the strategic balance. The Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global oil shipments, will now reopen to commercial traffic. Both Iran and the United States have agreed to return to pre-war positions, effectively resetting the situation to its starting point. The outcome raises questions about the effectiveness of military force in resolving international disputes.