After renewed US-Iran strikes - how could the conflict end?

What the report says

BBC World News reports that hopes for a quick end to the US-Iran conflict appear limited, even after renewed strikes and as both sides continue to trade threats. The article says the fighting is now in its seventh month and notes that a June memorandum of understanding, intended to produce a permanent ceasefire and a deal within 60 days, has expired. It also says Washington has entered a new phase of pressure, including a wider economic blockade aimed at Iran and countries that trade with it.

To gauge how the conflict might end, BBC interviewed three specialists in Middle East and international security. One argued that the US seems to be combining military pressure with sanctions in the hope of bringing Iran back to talks from a weaker position, though Iran is likely to demand concessions. Another said the latest strikes are unlikely to change Tehran’s calculations, with Iran expected to absorb more economic strain while seeking an off-ramp without appearing to yield to US pressure. A third suggested sanctions alone are unlikely to force capitulation because major trading partners may not follow unilateral US measures.

The broader context, as presented by BBC, is that the Strait of Hormuz remains a major pressure point for global shipping and energy markets. The experts described the current situation as unstable and inconclusive, with any resolution likely to depend on renewed diplomacy rather than force alone.