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Iran may escalate before US midterms

Dr Eli David says Tehran's window to influence Washington is closing fast, and the regime may heat up the region to drive up oil prices before November elections

Expert Warns: Iran May Launch Escalation Within Weeks to Pressure Trump

Dr Eli David is warning that the Islamic Republic of Iran may initiate military escalation in the coming weeks with the aim of influencing the political landscape in the United States.

In an interview on the Doron Cohen and Benny Tziper programme on Galei Yisrael radio, Dr David laid out his analysis of the regime's calculations in Tehran vis-à-vis the American administration.

According to Dr David, the Iranians' window of opportunity to apply pressure on the administration in Washington is closing. "The Iranians know that after the midterm elections they will have no leverage left over President Trump," he said. "He will be able to do to them whatever he wants."

Given this situation, Dr David assesses that Tehran may act proactively to drive up global energy prices. "The assessment is that in the coming weeks they may take the initiative to heat up the arena so that the price of oil rises and they can pressure President Trump," he explained. "The president, who also knows this, may not be willing to wait."

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