Viewpoint: US-Iran Standoff at an Impasse, Escalation Risks Rise

BlockBeats News, April 5th. Middle East expert Mohammad Ali Shabani said in an interview that he believes U.S. President Trump is ready to follow through on his threat to target Iran's key infrastructure, posing a high risk of a significant escalation in the regional situation. Iran, in turn, sent a signal to the U.S. that it "will not back down" by attacking Kuwait's infrastructure. "The current situation is somewhat like a standoff, with neither side having a dignified way out. In this scenario, I believe there is a high likelihood of a significant escalation in the region in the next 24 hours." (FXStreet)