U.S. and Israel send new signals indicating escalation of conflict with Iran.
According to foreign media reports, as Trump's "48-hour ultimatum" approaches, U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent told NBC in an interview that the United States might need to "escalate" its attacks on Iran in order to gradually end this war, adding that "this is the only language Iran understands." On the same day, Israeli Defense Forces spokesperson Dafna told the Israeli public, "We will be fighting Iran and Lebanon’s Hezbollah for several weeks."
This recent statement from the U.S. and Israel reveals a harsh reality: facing Iran—a tough opponent—the Trump administration is under immense pressure. The fantasy of a quick victory has collapsed; the conflict is dragging on, stalemated, leaving no option but escalation. This means what was initially expected to be a short-term clash is now evolving into a prolonged attrition war, risking the full detonation of the Middle East powder keg. Trump’s risk-taking personality clashing with Iran’s stubborn resistance could drive a gambler’s mindset, potentially leading to ground troop involvement, making the Iranian conflict even more brutal.
The fire ignited by the United States is now rebounding against itself in ways it cannot control, also shaking the world: if the Strait of Hormuz is fully blocked, the risk of global energy supply chain disruption intensifies, affecting the U.S. itself. Moreover, should the Republicans suffer defeat in the mid-term elections, it remains uncertain what even more reckless actions Trump might take.
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