# Austin: Iran conflict no easy way out

> Former US Defense Chief Austin says Iran war has no easy exit.
- Title: Austin: Iran conflict no easy way out · Seattletimes
- Summary: Former US Defense Chief Austin says Iran war has no easy exit. Former US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says resolving the Iran conflict requires expert…
- Keywords: lloyd austin, iran, iraq, saudi arabia, ukraine, vladimir putin, zelenskyy, war, military escalation, strait of hormuz, fuel prices, Austin
- Source: Seattletimes — https://seattletimes.com/nation-world/no-easy-way-out-of-iran-war-says-former-us-defense-chief-austin
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- Topics: lloyd austin, iran, us, iraq, saudi arabia, ukraine, vladimir putin, zelenskyy, war, military escalation, strait of hormuz, fuel prices
## Austin at Warsaw Security Forum
Former US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says Iran conflict has no easy way out at current stage.

> There is no easy way out
## Iran and US positions hardened
Both sides believe they can outlast each other despite Iranian economic strain.
## Trump's Iran statements
Trump links Iran comments to US midterm elections as fuel prices rise.
## Gulf region damage
Iranian forces hold Strait of Hormuz despite weakened military.
## Austin on Ukraine and fuel
Austin says Ukraine strikes on Russian oil add pressure as US fuel deal won't help prices.
## Key takeaway

Former US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says resolving the Iran conflict requires expert diplomacy as both sides believe they can outlast each other.