US Signals Prolonged Iran Standoff as Trump Weighs New Strikes

The United States is prepared for a prolonged confrontation with Iran and can maintain its blockade on Iranian ports "for the foreseeable future," according to US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz. This comes as President Donald Trump weighs whether to resume major strikes after midterm elections, underscoring the centrality of the Strait of Hormuz to both sides' strategies.