Analysis: The US-Iran standoff lacks an exit route, increasing the risk of escalation

MeNews · 2026-04-12T15:52:18+00:00

A Middle Eastern scholar, Mohammad Ali Shabani, said that U.S. President Donald Trump may follow through on his threats toward Iran, which could lead to an escalation of tensions in the region. Iran has signaled its unwillingness to back down by attacking Kuwait’s infrastructure, and there is a high likelihood that the situation will seriously escalate within the next 24 hours.

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2026-04-12 15:52:18

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ME News Report, April 5th (UTC+8), Middle East scholar Mohammad Ali Shabani stated in an interview that he believes U.S. President Trump is prepared to fulfill his threat to strike Iran’s critical infrastructure, which could significantly escalate the regional situation. Iran, on the other hand, has sent a “not retreat” signal to the U.S. by attacking Kuwaiti infrastructure. He added, “The current situation is somewhat similar to a standoff, with neither side able to exit gracefully. In this context, I believe there is a high possibility of serious escalation in the region within the next 24 hours.” (Source: ChainCatcher)

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