Iran-US: After the Failure in Islamabad, 3 Scenarios of Possible Escalation

Author: DJOMANDE AzizPublished on: April 13, 2026Country: Iran
PoliticsWorld / International
Iran-US: After the Failure in Islamabad, 3 Scenarios of Possible Escalation

Discussions between American and Iranian delegations in Islamabad failed to reach an agreement, leading to a delicate ceasefire situation. President Donald Trump announced a US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, while Iranian Revolutionary Guards threatened to treat any military vessel as a violation. An expert identified three possible scenarios: a controlled escalation, a temporary intensification of tensions, or a large-scale war, the latter being deemed unlikely.

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