Trump administration struggles to end Iran conflict without full escalation

The United States and Israel have been fighting Iran since late February, but the war has no clear end in sight. A ceasefire agreed on April 8 lasted about two months before both sides returned to limited strikes. President Trump has said he is not in a hurry to finish the conflict. Iran's Revolutionary Guard has denied holding any talks with American officials. Iran says it will handle the dispute through fighting, not diplomacy. The main argument is over who controls the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route. The long stalemate is costing the U.S. economy and could hurt Trump's party in the midterm elections.