U.S.-Iran Conflict Enters Endless Cycle

US military operations against Iran are unlikely to resume, according to Scott Bessent.

Consensus

The U.S. and Iran have been engaged in repeated cycles of military actions.
Neither side has achieved a decisive advantage in the conflict.
Ceasefires have been short-lived and followed by renewed hostilities.
The conflict has continued since at least February 28.
The situation involves military operations across multiple fronts, including the Lebanese front.

Scott Bessent believes U.S.-Iran combat is unlikely to resume, citing the effectiveness of 'maximum economic pressure' and the need for allies to support it. — tg_rian_ru
The U.S. and Israel aimed to overthrow the Iranian government and divide the country, but failed to achieve these goals. — vesti
A memorandum of understanding was signed in June between Washington and Tehran, leading to a temporary ceasefire, but the U.S. resumed large-scale attacks on July 8 due to Iran's alleged violation of terms related to the Strait of Hormuz. — vesti
Bloomberg reports that neither the U.S. nor Iran knows how to win the war, and the most likely scenario is continued low-intensity conflict with periodic breaks and renewed attacks. — tg_tass_agency