How could US-Iran conflict end? Three experts give their views
After renewed strikes this week, does either side have an exit strategy?
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Notable Quotes
"The problem is we still do not know definitively what the US strategic objectives are in Iran."
— Jason Campbell , Executive
"I think Tehran is preparing for an increased squeeze on its economy."
— Dr Aniseh Bassiri Tabrizi , Academic
"Economic pressure is also unlikely to work because China, Russia and many other countries which trade with Iran are not going to support unilateral US sanctions."
— Nicholas Hopton , Academic
Key People
Associate Fellow with Chatham House's Middle East and North Africa Programme, London.
Jason Campbell is a former senior US defense official.
Distinguished Fellow in international security at the Royal United Services Institute think tank in London and former UK ambassador to Iran.
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After renewed strikes this week, does either side have an exit strategy?
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