Analysis: As the pressure on it increases, the Iranian leadership adopts a tougher, more defiant and more offensive line and is prepared for a prolonged confrontation and escalation, even at a heavy price

Meanwhile, conservatives demand full control over Hormuz, researcher compares current situation to final days of Iran-Iraq war, and concerns grow over US naval blockade

The United States on Thursday threatened to maintain a naval blockade of Iran indefinitely, ratcheting up economic pressure on Tehran as ceasefire talks have floundered, global…