“Extremely Dangerous Situation”: Trita Parsi Warns U.S. & Iran Have Incentives to Escalate Conflict
SHORT VIDEO CLIPS, 23 Feb 2026
Amy Goodman | Democracy NOW! - TRANSCEND Media Service
18 Feb 2026
As U.S. and Iranian officials continue negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program, President Trump has ordered a buildup of U.S. forces in the Middle East, including two aircraft carriers. “This is an extremely dangerous situation, which both sides are actually incentivized to escalate,” says Trita Parsi, executive vice president of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft. “Both sides actually believe that a short, intense war may improve their negotiating position.”
Tags: Iran, Israel, Middle East, USA, Warfare
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