Tensions between the U.S. and Iran are escalating as Saudi Arabia joins U.S. strikes against Iranian-backed militias, marking a new phase in the regional conflict. Diplomatic efforts have stalled amid deepening mistrust, with Iran denying recent requests for talks while the U.S. issues threats and hints at possible agreements. A recent Iranian missile attack on a U.S. base in Jordan was intercepted, prompting retaliatory strikes on weapons sites in Iraq. Meanwhile, U.S. air defenses are running low, raising risks for American troops — especially as midterm elections loom and public support for the war wanes. Past failed negotiations and military actions, including the collapse of a ceasefire and the U.S. withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal, continue to poison relations.

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