A New Stage of War? The Risk of an Extensive Escalation in the Middle East

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From Monday until Thursday, the United States and Iran went from a fragile ceasefire to an open military confrontation. The escalation took place against the backdrop of the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed during the initial phase of the war, in February. Experts believe that the region may be heading towards a long offensive between Washington and Tehran.

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The escalation between the US and Iran continues to be the master of the situation; the mistrust between the parties, and the existence of a third party pushing for the lack of agreement.