A renewed Iran war is only a matter of time, Israeli experts warn

Israeli experts warn that renewed conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran is only a matter of time as an uneasy standoff continues. Trump and Netanyahu issue stark warnings to Tehran. A third US aircraft carrier is expected in the Middle East. Oil prices have risen 46% to $104 per barrel since the February 28 attacks. Analysts say escalation is more likely after the US midterm elections.

Israeli experts warn that renewed conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran is only a matter of time as an uneasy standoff continues. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have issued stark public warnings to Tehran. A third US aircraft carrier is expected to arrive in the Middle East soon, amid signs that Washington is preparing for a possible resumption of hostilities. Oil prices have risen 46% to $104 per barrel since the February 28 attacks, pushing gasoline prices up 46% to $4.36 per gallon. A Pew Research Center poll found that 64% of Americans disapprove of how Trump is handling US military action against Iran. Danny Citrinowicz, a senior researcher at the Institute for National Security Studies, said that without a diplomatic settlement, the chances of escalation are very high. Avner Vilan, a former senior Israeli security official, said the risk of escalation certainly exists and that all it would take is one significant incident to send things spiraling out of control. The analysts believe an escalation is more likely after the US midterm elections on November 3. The article also notes that Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have seized territory along the Red Sea coast, adding to pressure on the global economy.