# Iran likely to escalate ‘fairly soon’ as leverage over US weakens: Analyst

https://mins.news/en/video/39674

- CNA, 2026-09-01 03:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiqqe9FSNOo

> US President Donald Trump vowed to hit Iran “hard” after the two sides exchanged fire for the first time in weeks, fuelling fears of renewed major hostilities. An analyst said Tehran could escalate “fairly soon” as its leverage over Washington declines.

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