Both the US and Iran Have Incentives to Escalate Conflict, Expert Warns

Source: Truthout · Bias: Far Left

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“Both sides actually believe that a short, intense war may improve their negotiating position,” says Trita Parsi.

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Both the US and Iran Have Incentives to Escalate Conflict, Expert Warns

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“Both sides actually believe that a short, intense war may improve their negotiating position,” says Trita Parsi.