Money Blocks Iran-US War End as Financial Disputes Persist

Middle Eastern outlets focus on the financial squeeze on Iran and the wider region, arguing that sanctions and war damage are pushing Iran toward economic collapse but not fast enough to end the conflict on Trump’s terms. They stress that Tehran wants meaningful sanctions relief, access to frozen funds and guarantees on future US behavior, while Washington wants Iran to accept defeat without major concessions. Many in this block warn that if neither side shifts on money and sanctions, the war could settle into a drawn-out ‘frozen’ conflict that keeps oil prices high and the region unstable.

• •Middle Eastern commentary says Iran’s leadership is under intense pressure as the war and sanctions batter its currency and public finances.
• •Regional outlets report that Trump’s team is considering a unilateral victory plan that would keep heavy sanctions on Iran even after fighting slows.
• •Writers in this block argue that Iran’s latest proposal included steps to limit its regional military activities in exchange for phased sanctions relief.
• •Middle Eastern coverage links the US$1.5 trillion US defence budget to the war against Iran and support for Israel, saying this spending makes compromise harder.
• •Some regional voices warn that a ‘frozen’ US–Iran conflict would lock in high energy prices and discourage investment across the Middle East.