WorldTrita Parsi: Iran may trigger conflict before midterms to hurt Trump

With the US midterm elections approaching and oil prices near $97 a barrel, Quincy Institute analyst Trita Parsi said Washington is overstating its success in stabilising shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, while acknowledging that US escorts are helping more vessels pass. He warned that Iran may try to provoke conflict before the midterms.

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