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Iran-US Tensions: Tehran Prepares for Conflict, Not Seeking War, Experts Say

ईरान-अमेरिका तनाव: तेहरान युद्ध नहीं चाहता, पर बड़े अमेरिकी हमले की तैयारी में

इराण-अमेरिका तणाव: तेहरान युद्धाची तयारी करत आहे, पण युद्धाची इच्छा नाही, तज्ञांचे मत

ইরান-মার্কিন উত্তেজনা: তেহরান যুদ্ধের প্রস্তুতি নিচ্ছে, কিন্তু যুদ্ধ চায় না, বলছেন বিশেষজ্ঞরা

ஈரான்-அமெரிக்கா பதற்றம்: போர் வேண்டாம், ஆனால் தாக்குதலுக்கு தயாராகும் ஈரான் - நிபுணர்கள் கருத்து

ఇరాన్-US ఉద్రిక్తతలు: యుద్ధానికి సిద్ధమవుతున్నా, యుద్ధం కోరుకోవడం లేదు - నిపుణుల అభిప్రాయం

ઈરાન-US તણાવ: યુદ્ધ નથી ઈચ્છતું પણ મોટા US હુમલા માટે તૈયાર થઈ રહ્યું છે - નિષ્ણાતો

ਇਰਾਨ-ਅਮਰੀਕਾ ਤਣਾਅ: ਈਰਾਨ ਯੁੱਧ ਦੀ ਤਿਆਰੀ ਕਰ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ, ਪਰ ਜੰਗ ਨਹੀਂ ਚਾਹੁੰਦਾ - ਮਾਹਰ

By AI News Desk 🕐 13 August 2026, 06:25 PM 🌍 World
Iran Prepares for US Attack Amid Tensions

In a recent analysis aired by Al Jazeera, geopolitical tensions between Iran and the United States were dissected by leading experts. Mostafa Khoshcheshm, a Professor at the University of Applied Science and Technology, speaking live from Tehran, articulated a nuanced perspective on Iran's current stance. He stated that Iran is not seeking a war with the US but is actively preparing for a potential larger-scale attack from Washington. This preparation, according to Khoshcheshm, is a strategic defensive measure rather than an offensive posture.

US Military Buildup and Strategic Stalemate

Complementing this view from London, Michael Stephens, a Senior Associate Fellow at RUSI, offered his insights into the US military's strategic positioning. Stephens acknowledged that the US is indeed bolstering its military options in the region. However, he also pointed out a significant challenge for the US: despite these military buildups, they have not yet been able to secure a decisive upper hand over Iran. This suggests a complex strategic dynamic where military posturing is ongoing, but a clear advantage remains elusive for the United States.

Expert Disagreement on Escalation

The discussion highlighted a divergence in expert opinion regarding the likelihood of escalation. While Khoshcheshm emphasized Iran's defensive preparations, implying a belief that conflict could be imminent, Stephens' analysis indicated that the US strategy might be aimed at deterrence, with a continued inability to achieve a dominant position. The ongoing situation in the Strait of Hormuz and the broader Middle East remains a critical flashpoint, with both nations seemingly engaged in a delicate and potentially volatile game of military and diplomatic maneuvering. The experts' statements suggest a high-stakes environment where miscalculation could have severe consequences for regional and global stability. The underlying message from Tehran appears to be one of readiness, while Washington’s strategy is characterized by a persistent, yet so far inconclusive, military buildup.

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