Analysis: The US-Iran standoff has no room for retreat, increasing the risk of escalation.

CycleProphet · 2026-04-05T15:06:35+00:00

Middle East scholar Mohammad Ali Shabani stated that Trump may carry out attacks on Iran's critical infrastructure, leading to a serious escalation of the regional situation. Iran has sent a message of defiance by attacking Kuwait, and both sides are currently in a standoff. The risk increases within the next 24 hours.

CycleProphet

2026-04-05 15:06:35

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Deep Tide TechFlow message: On April 05, Middle East issue scholar Mohammad Ali Shabani said in an interview that he believes U.S. President Trump is ready to carry out his threats to target Iran’s critical infrastructure, which will create a high risk of a severe escalation in the region. Iran, for its part, delivered a “we will not back down” message to the United States by launching an attack on Kuwait’s infrastructure. He added: “To some extent, the current situation is akin to a standoff, and neither side has a path that would allow for a dignified exit. In this circumstance, I think it’s highly likely that the region will experience a serious escalation within the next 24 hours.”

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