Political Solutions Still Possible to Contain US-Iran Escalation, Expert Says

The confrontation between the United States and Iran can still be contained through political and diplomatic channels, according to Dr Mohamed Abdel Azim El-Shimi, a professor of international relations.

El-Shimi said political solutions remain available despite the escalation between the two countries. His assessment leaves open the possibility of managing the confrontation without further escalation.

He pointed to diplomacy as a continuing route for containing tensions, alongside broader political efforts to address the standoff.

His remarks underline the view that the confrontation has not moved beyond the reach of political intervention, with diplomatic avenues still offering a way to contain it.