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The US will lose the Iran war, though it will take over the Suez Canal and control the Strait of Gibraltar.

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As of Oct 2026 the war is a contested stalemate. The US has not taken over the Suez Canal or moved to control the Strait of Gibraltar. The deadline is 2028-08-01.

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this war is basically lost.
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