Iran war could drag on for months

Analysts predict the US-Iran conflict could last months, possibly into 2027, as new strikes disrupt a fragile pause and the conflict expands. Saudi Arabia joined US strikes, a drone attacked a US-owned gas facility in Egypt, and the Houthis threatened Red Sea tolls. The US sanctioned Chinese companies for transporting Iranian oil, with officials warning low-level fighting might continue even if a deal is reached.