The Gulf’s 1980s Echoes Return | Winnipeg News

Thirty years after the U.S. backed Saddam Hussein against Iran, history is repeating itself — but this time, the U.S. and Israel are attacking Iran. What began as a strategic gamble has turned into a brutal stalemate, with neither side able to claim victory. Iran’s real power now lies in controlling the Strait of Hormuz — a leverage the U.S. can’t break — and its recent attacks on U.S.-backed shipping have triggered a cycle of escalating strikes. The U.S. president has no clear path to win without extreme measures, while Iran’s regime, though fragile, sees renewed strength in nationalist defiance. The outcome? A grinding conflict where the only “win” might be the U.S. pulling back — leaving Iran intact, but the world more unstable than ever. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a62737217a97e5f4