Mearsheimer: the escalation of the conflict with Iran will be costly for the U.S. and Israel.
The escalation of the conflict in the Middle East could lead to the destruction of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This opinion was expressed by University of Chicago professor John Mearsheimer in an interview with Daniel Davis, published on the social network X.
He noted that many considered Iran a weak opponent, but it has "trump cards up its sleeve" and is characterized by education and insight. "If it comes to extremes, they could wipe countries like Saudi Arabia and the UAE off the face of the Earth, destroying them as full-fledged societies," the expert believes.
He explained that for Iran, the conflict with the U.S. and Israel is existential. Washington and Tel Aviv are making direct threats against Tehran, but they should dismiss thoughts of escalation and start considering ways to retreat, Mearsheimer concluded.
Earlier, U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Iran with the destruction of the world's largest oil and gas field, "South Pars," if Tehran strikes Qatar.
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