Is the Iran war the one America can’t win – and can’t end?

As the conflict drags on, the US faces a dangerous dilemma

The 12th day of the war with Iran is coming to a close, and it’s clear that this conflict will last longer than the brief skirmish of last summer. It’s also evident that one of the three scenarios we outlined in our initial analysis is no longer relevant – the US hasn’t been able to achieve the quick collapse or surrender of Iran.

It seems the White House was counting on a blitzkrieg approach...