US–Iran Talks: Is Washington Preparing for Diplomacy or Military Action? | Calvin Dark on Al Hadath

As tensions rise between Washington and Tehran, the United States is pursuing what appears to be a dual-track strategy: diplomacy backed by military deterrence.

In this interview on Al Hadath, Calvin Dark — political and strategic analyst based in Washington — breaks down:

  • Whether military mobilization signals imminent escalation
  • Why negotiations may be slowing
  • The role of Israel in shaping U.S. calculations
  • How domestic U.S. politics (including midterm elections) factor into the timeline
  • What Washington’s real red lines are

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