Trump might opt for an all-out war with Iran: Trita Parsi
Trita Parsi of the Quincy Institute suggests that U.S. President Donald Trump may consider an all-out war with Iran following the midterm elections. The discussion also covers the escalating conflict in Yemen and the shifting military dynamics between Saudi Arabia, the Houthis, and Iran.
Why it matters
It provides expert analysis on potential shifts in U.S. foreign policy and the stability of the Persian Gulf region.
In U.S. President Donald Trump’s mind, he has tried a limited war, diplomacy and economic coercion against Iran but has still failed to achieve his objectives. What he hasn’t tried is an all-out war against Iran, which he might consider once the midterm elections are over, says Trita Parsi, executive vice-president of the Washington-based Quincy Institute. Speaking on The Hindu’s The View from India podcast , Mr. Parsi said Iran wants a new, uncontested order in the Persian Gulf and appears prepared to fight a long battle. Edited excerpts:
Let’s start with Yemen, where the conflict is rapidly escalating. Do you think Saudi Arabia walked into a trap set by the Houthis?
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