ISRAEL WARNS OF 'ALL-OUT WAR WITHIN DAYS' AS IRAN ESCALATES - w/ Expert Trita Parsi

Recent diplomatic meetings in Tehran between Iranian, Saudi, Turkish, and Pakistani officials underscore a significant shift toward regional agency, as states increasingly bypass the United States to manage local conflicts. This trend challenges the conventional Washington wisdom that US military presence is essential for Middle Eastern stability; instead, the US is increasingly viewed as a destabilizing force. Trita Parsi of the Quincy Institute highlights that recent Israeli provocations, including incursions into Iranian airspace, were likely calculated traps designed to incite an Iranian response and revive anti-Iran blocs. Tehran’s decision to avoid these provocations reflects a strategic commitment to regional diplomacy and self-reliance. Furthermore, the potential for a revenge-driven US foreign policy under Donald Trump introduces new volatility, yet Iran continues to prioritize deterrence and strategic autonomy, signaling a fundamental change in the region’s long-term security dynamics.