As Iran and U.S. Settle Into an Uneasy Standoff, Who Will Blink First?

The New York Times | Aug. 20, 2026, 5:04 a.m. | Original
For weeks, there has been no diplomatic progress, but also no full-scale fighting, as both sides seem to believe they can hold out longer than the other.
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