Khashayar Bourboury tells Sputnik that observers must distinguish between military capability and political will when assessing the US president's promises.

Middle East

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Khashayar Bourboury, a Middle East expert; the US president

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Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:34:00 GMT · 1h 19m ago

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Middle East ·

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The US has the ability to deliver massive strikes, but full-scale action depends on regional costs, the reaction of allies and rivals, American public opinion, and the risk of widening the conflict.

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A Middle East expert highlights the nuanced factors influencing potential US military action against Iran, suggesting that the risk of miscalculation and a chain reaction of retaliatory actions is a significant danger.

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