Analysis of escalating US-Iran tensions amid Epstein files scandal distracting from foreign policy. Examines Israel's push for regime change in Iran under nuclear pretext, while Tehran seeks only to prove peaceful nuclear intentions. Trump administration's unprofessional negotiation tactics contrast with Iran's firm stance against discussing missiles or regional allies. Regional dynamics shifted: China and Russia now bolster Iran's defenses; Gulf states refuse US base access for attacks; Europe sidelined. Military buildup in Azerbaijan/Armenia and Indian Ocean signals heightened war risk. If attacked, Iran vows regional response targeting Israel and US forces. Warns continued \"maximum pressure\" could drive Iran toward nuclear weapons capability, accelerating global proliferation amid collapsing arms control frameworks.
","author_name":"Nima Rostami Alkhorshid"}