Iran War Enters Costly Stalemate Two Months In
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-27 10:08 UTC
- Sources: South China Morning Post
The US and Israeli strikes against Iran have settled into a costly stalemate, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining blocked and direct talks having collapsed. Reuters reports that Pakistan is brokering a fragile ceasefire, while BBC says the conflict is ongoing without mention of a ceasefire.
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