Iran Analyst Warns of Escalated Conflict Post-US Midterms
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
An Iran analyst, Dani Sitrinovich, warns that a new military confrontation with Iran is likely to become more probable after the U.S. midterm elections. Iran is increasing its combat readiness and conducting drills, while the period between the U.S. elections and the new Congress taking office is seen as particularly dangerous. Sitrinovich doubts that expanded U.S. strikes or economic pressure will lead to the Iranian regime's collapse, predicting a prolonged period of escalation.
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- Iran analyst Dani Sitrinovich warns of increased conflict risk after U.S. midterm elections.
- Iran is increasing combat readiness and conducting missile drills, preparing for potential hostilities.
- The period between U.S. elections and the new Congress is identified as particularly dangerous.
- U.S. may consider targeted strikes on Iran's nuclear program and infrastructure.
- Sitrinovich doubts expanded strikes or economic pressure will cause the Iranian regime's collapse.
- The region may face a prolonged period of escalation with Iran lasting months.
An Iran analyst has warned that the risk of a new military confrontation with Iran could significantly increase following the upcoming U.S. midterm elections. Dani Sitrinovich, an Iran and Shiite Axis researcher at the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS), believes that while the probability of a major escalation is currently relatively low, the situation remains unstable without a political agreement between Washington and Tehran. Sitrinovich noted that Iran is actively increasing its combat readiness and conducting missile drills, suggesting preparations for a potential resumption of hostilities. He stated that Iran is currently focused on actions in the Strait of Hormuz, such as attacking tankers, to influence oil prices ahead of the U.S. elections, as they believe President Trump will avoid a strong response before the vote.
Sitrinovich highlighted that the period between the U.S. midterm elections and the swearing-in of the new Congress, which is expected to be largely opposed to President Trump, could be particularly dangerous. He anticipates a significant increase in the likelihood of military action during these two months. The analyst also suggested that any future military campaign might differ from previous ones, with the U.S. considering a short, targeted operation against Iran's nuclear program but also potentially expanding strikes to include Iranian infrastructure. However, Sitrinovich expressed doubt that such expanded strikes would lead to the regime's downfall, predicting a harsh response from Tehran instead.
Regarding economic pressure, Sitrinovich acknowledged that U.S. sanctions and maritime blockades are inflicting significant damage on Iran's leadership. Nevertheless, he believes this pressure is unlikely to force a change in Tehran's policies or lead to the regime's collapse in the near future. He warned that the region might be stuck in a prolonged period of escalation with Iran for many months or longer, suggesting that previous military operations against Iran have had limited success.
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