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Why the US and Iran may exit a costly war

Also impinging on Trump’s calculus are angry pleas from US allies in West Asia who have borne the brunt of Iranian counterattacks. The persistent insecurity complex in the region pitting Iran against American allies has exploded into an inferno during this war. (AFP)
Published on Mar 24, 2026 14:39 IST

Prospect of truce in West Asia

There is a widespread consensus that the economic after-effects of the war are not going away anytime soon. The biggest reason for this is the damage to energy infrastructure in West Asia and the time required to reboot the shut production facilities. (AFP)
Updated on Mar 23, 2026 15:56 IST