[UPDATE-Oct 23, 2026, US-Israel, Iran War] MidEast, Gaza-Hamas, Lebanon-Hezbollah: Reaction and Analysis

US-Iran war to continue until nuclear deal is struck, US envoy says The United States will continue its war with Iran until a “meaningful” agreement on Iran’s nuclear program is reached, US Permanent Representative to the United Nations Mike Waltz said in an interview with the Financial Times (FT). According to the diplomat, “the [US] president and the US Navy can maintain this blockade [on Iranian ports] for the foreseeable future,” while the administration is increasing economic pressure on Iran through sanctions until a meaningful agreement on domestic uranium enrichment is reached. Washington will also seek to eliminate Iran’s existing…