# Analysis: The longer the Iran-US standoff lasts, the more Iran gains the upper hand

https://mins.news/en/video/21230

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-08-13 12:20 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQmeLglLK4Q

> University professor Mostafa Khoshcheshm says Iran does not want war but believes Tehran is preparing for a possible larger-scale US attack. RUSI’s Michael Stephens says Washington is expanding its military options but remains unable to gain the upper hand.

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