Iran rules out full-scale conflict with US, expert says

Iranian affairs expert Jafar Al-Hashemi has stated that Iran does not foresee a full-scale conflict with the United States. In an interview with Al Arabiya FM, Al-Hashemi clarified that Tehran expects a limited strike on a nuclear facility, which could be portrayed by US President Donald Trump as a triumph. Nevertheless, the Iranian leadership believes that such an attack would not diminish the regime's power and might even bolster its position.

Al-Hashemi mentioned that the Iranian regime currently contemplates two potential responses to a possible US strike: a full-scale assault involving ground troops, which Iran deems improbable for the US and Israel; or a limited strike to symbolize the end of hostilities. The latter option is currently viewed as the most likely outcome in Tehran.

He further explained that a limited strike could enhance the Iranian regime's image, enabling it to claim strength and subsequently reassess its stance on the nuclear issue.