Five months into the conflict, Iran continues missile strikes as the US pauses attacks for talks

Why is Iran’s missile capability still central to the story?

Because reports say Iran is still able to carry out missile strikes across the region five months after the US said it aimed to destroy Iran’s offensive missiles and production capacity Australian Financia… RT en Español.

Why did the US pause its attacks?

Trump said the pause was meant to give negotiations with Iran more time Handelsblatt NOZ. Separate reports say military concerns about running down Patriot and other air-defense interceptor stocks also influenced decisions about whether to intensify the campaign Anadolu Ajansı Courrier internatio….

What remains unresolved?

It is unclear whether the negotiations will succeed; Trump said he would not give the talks much time and warned that the US could resume strong military action if they fail Handelsblatt NOZ. It also remains unresolved how long the US can balance pressure on Iran with preserving interceptor stocks for regional defense Anadolu Ajansı Courrier internatio….