Iran faces decision-making paralysis amid economic collapse, analyst says
Iran is struggling to make decisions as it faces economic collapse and mounting military threats, according to an Iranian affairs researcher.
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AIIran is experiencing paralysis in decision-making as it grapples with economic collapse, according to Iranian affairs researcher Islam Al-Mansi.
Speaking in an interview with Al Arabiya FM radio, Al-Mansi said there are serious threats of a joint US-Israeli attack on Iran, which has not responded to diplomatic initiatives in a way that would deter or reduce the likelihood of military strikes.
Al-Mansi added that Tehran's stalling tactics are making a military option more likely, especially as the United States increases economic pressure and signals it may use military force if Iran does not cooperate.
Iran continues to escalate tensions by threatening to disrupt oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, prioritizing oil exports in negotiations, while the United States insists on resolving the nuclear issue.