Foreign reports, including Reuters, indicate that Washington has boosted its military deployment to unprecedented levels in years, while disagreements persist over uranium enrichment, the missile program, and sanctions. Estimates of the likelihood of tensions between the United States and Iran escalating into a military confrontation are growing, amid a large-scale US buildup in the region and stalled nuclear negotiations. Diplomats are circulating a potential escalation scenario that could begin with a limited US strike targeting military and nuclear facilities, followed by an Iranian response using missiles or drones, which could open the door to a wider conflict. Sources indicate that the chances of escalation have now become higher than the chances of reaching a quick agreement.
