How conflict between Washington, Tehran is changing

The confrontation between the United States and Iran has entered a new phase. The military conflict that dominated headlines earlier this year is increasingly giving way to a broader contest of economic pressure, maritime security, diplomacy, and great-power competition. This is part of the changing world order, as the conflict accelerates new trends around the world. The Trump administration has made it clear that it believes the next stage of the campaign will rely less on airstrikes and more on isolating Iran economically while maintaining military deterrence. Tehran, meanwhile, is seeking to mobilize its remaining allies and show it still…