Iran war hits 6-month mark with no end in sight
President Trump insists Iran is "begging to make a deal" to end the war, but Tehran, and crucially China, say his economic warfare tactics will fail.
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- First observed by CurrentWire: CNBC · Aug 28, 2026 at 1:02 AM ET
- Coverage span: 7h 26m
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Iran war hits 6-month mark with no end in sight(opens original report in a new tab)CNBCTier B
Six months into the Iran war: Markets become accustomed to stalemate with no end in sight(opens original report in a new tab)The war has far exceeded the four to six weeks the Trump administration estimated it would take to meet its objectives in Iran. — CNBC
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