The Unending Cycle of Conflict in the Kitchen of Nations The notion that protracted wars can be reduced to mere cycles of fighting is a comforting one, but it's far from accurate.
The US Iran conflict has reached a stalemate where neither side can claim decisive military victory.
Repeated pauses in hostilities have allowed both parties to adapt and rearm, potentially expanding the conflict geographically. This pattern of repetition is not unique to international relations.