The US and Israel's increasing military pressure on Iran is elevating the risk of a prolonged conflict, potentially destabilizing the broader Middle East and triggering global economic disruptions. Diplomatic efforts have faltered, with experts pointing to the Trump administration's uncompromising approach as a key factor undermining negotiations. Ali Vaez, Iran project director at the International Crisis Group, cited the breakdown in talks and growing mistrust between the US and Iran as hallmarks of a crisis without a clear diplomatic exit. The intensified strikes on Iranian infrastructure by Israel and US-led forces could provoke retaliatory actions, further escalating regional instability. This... [Continue Reading]