Point of View: Trump is prepared to follow through on his threat to target Iran's key infrastructure, escalating the situation

BlockBeats News, April 5th. Middle East affairs scholar Mohammad Ali Shabani said in an interview that he believes U.S. President Trump is ready to follow through on his threat to strike key Iranian infrastructure, posing a significant risk of escalating the regional situation. Iran, in turn, sent a signal to the U.S. that it “will not back down” by attacking Kuwaiti infrastructure. “The current situation is somewhat like a standoff, with neither side having a graceful exit strategy. In this scenario, I believe there is a high likelihood of a significant escalation in the region within the next 24 hours.” (FXStreet)