OPINION: Indecisive politics behind U.S.-Iran ceasefire extension without agreement

A 60-day ceasefire between the United States and Iran expired in August without an agreement to extend it, underscoring what can be viewed as "indecisive" politics common to both countries.The United States, under the administration of President Donald Trump, carried out attacks on Iran for 13 consecutive days in July but failed to extract a compromise from Tehran on reopening the Strait of Hormuz.In retaliation, Iran attacked U.S. military bases in Persian Gulf states and critical infrastructure including desalination facilities with missiles and drones. The U.S. military exposed the limit…READ FULL ARTICLE