Why the Iran-US ceasefire may be delaying, not preventing, the next war

Negotiations for a ceasefire between Iran and the US are stalling, with neither side prepared to cede its key bargaining chips. Control of the Strait of Hormuz provides Iran with influence over the global energy market and political-economic assets, while the US seeks to maintain pressure through naval blockades. Both sides are keeping the door open to further escalation, with the nuclear issue postponed.