John Hudson said current and former officials doubt another round of military action would significantly weaken Iran or ease its negotiating position, with analysts warning of a prolonged and deadlier U.S.-Iran standoff.
U.S. intelligence agencies are described as pessimistic about the effectiveness of another round of military strikes on Iran, John Hudson said in remarks reported by Odaily. Current and former officials said additional strikes are unlikely to have a major impact on Iran or push Tehran toward a softer negotiating stance. Analysts cited in the report see Iran and the United States locked in an open-ended and increasingly deadly confrontation that falls between outright war and peace.