May 6, 2026
Iran Has All the Hallmarks of a Forever War
Is the U.S.-Iran conflict becoming a forever war? At first glance, it doesn’t look that way. Rising oil and gas prices, growing congressional pressure around the War Powers Resolution, and scant public support are putting pressure on U.S. President Donald Trump to end the conflict soon.
But if history is any guide, there’s a real chance the war continues to drag on.
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