United States nears the brink of war with Iran: Analysts divided over Washington’s escalation, threatening to leave Iran with no choice but war or surrender
Relations between the United States and Iran have approached a point of no return amid increasing U.S. military escalation. Analysts on the January 24, 2026, episode of “Event Path” (Masar al-Ahdath) view this as placing Tehran before two extreme choices, leaving no other options available.
In this context, the question arises as to whether U.S. President Donald Trump will back down from any potential strike targeting Iran. Meanwhile, others believe that Israel will launch an attack on Tehran alone or in cooperation with the United States, driven by a serious desire to topple the ruling political regime, without regard for the potential repercussions on the region and the world.
Participants in discussing the details and prospects of the dangerous developments witnessed in the region during this week’s episode included Ibrahim Fraihat, Professor of International Conflicts; Dr. Mohannad Mustafa, expert in Israeli affairs; Thomas Warrick, former official at the U.S. State Department; and political analyst Talal Atrissi.
Read also: Latest developments in the crisis between America and Iran.
The episode was presented by journalist Hassan Jammoul.
1/25/2026 | Last update: 01:16 (Mecca Time)
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