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