The Middle East is once again at one of the most sensitive moments of its history. Reciprocal attacks on several fronts, rising tensions between the Islamic Republic, the United States and its allies, and Donald Trump’s fresh warnings raise the question of whether the region is moving toward a broader confrontation or whether there is still an opportunity to contain the crisis?

In this interview, Ataa Mahamd, a political analyst at the IranWire editorial team, reviews the latest developments in the region; from the objectives of the main players and the consequences of recent attacks to the role of the United States, Arab countries, and the possible scenarios facing the Middle East.

Is the region on the brink of an all-out war, or is there still room to hope for diplomacy? Follow the answers to these questions in this interview.