U.S. Experts Warn Trump Against Escalating Pressure on Iran

Tehran - BORNA - Dana Stroul, a former Pentagon official during the Biden administration, analyzed the recent U.S.-Zionist aggression against Iran and Trump's efforts to exert pressure on Tehran. She warned that Trump's pursuit of a "quick fix" is bound to fail.

"Trump is looking for a quick solution. The reality is that this mission is inherently difficult and will likely be unsustainable in the medium to long term," Stroul stated. She emphasized that the crisis requires a long-term international effort for resolution and must ultimately be settled through diplomacy and international political will.

Admiral (Ret.) Gary Roughead, a former U.S. Navy Chief of Operations, also warned about Iran's potential response to provocations by the United States and its allies. "I honestly believe that if we start an attack, Iran will react," Roughead said.

Drawing on past experiences, Roughead warned that Iran could conduct operations against vessels in the Persian Gulf or target the infrastructure of Gulf countries hosting U.S. forces, bases, and interests. These warnings come as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed to ships linked to the U.S. and the Zionist regime, with only friendly nations allowed transit through prior coordination.

Analysts suggest that if the U.S. escalates pressure—such as through a naval blockade or attacks on Iranian vessels—Tehran is likely to respond with counterattacks against U.S. and allied commercial and military ships. Furthermore, drone and missile strikes on energy infrastructure could drive oil prices above $150 per barrel, delivering an unprecedented shock to the global economy.

Due to these high stakes, the prevailing consensus among experts is that military escalation is not a viable solution and that diplomacy remains the only credible path to end the crisis.

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