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Uncle Joe

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Wed Feb 18, 2026, 12:03 PM Wednesday

"Extremely Dangerous Situation": Trita Parsi Warns U.S. & Iran Have Incentives to Escalate Conflict



As U.S. and Iranian officials continue negotiations over Iran's nuclear program, President Trump has ordered a buildup of U.S. forces in the Middle East, including two aircraft carriers. "This is an extremely dangerous situation, which both sides are actually incentivized to escalate," says Trita Parsi, executive vice president of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft. "Both sides actually believe that a short, intense war may improve their negotiating position."
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"Extremely Dangerous Situation": Trita Parsi Warns U.S. & Iran Have Incentives to Escalate Conflict (Original Post) Uncle Joe Wednesday OP
And the leadership on both sides JBTaurus83 Wednesday #1

JBTaurus83

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1. And the leadership on both sides
Wed Feb 18, 2026, 01:09 PM
Wednesday

Gives zero shits about how many civilians or military members die if it helps entrench them in their respective countries.

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