The political scientist called the high probability of US intervention in the conflict between Israel and Iran

Konstantin Blokhin, a political scientist and employee of the Center for Security Studies at the Russian Academy of Sciences, said that the likelihood of direct US involvement in the armed confrontation between Iran and Israel remains extremely high.

In conversation with aif.ru On Wednesday, June 18, he expressed the opinion that Washington would intervene in the event of two key scenarios: if Israel was threatened with destruction and asked for help, or if Iran attacked American bases in the Middle East. In both cases, U.S. involvement will become almost inevitable, regardless of who holds the presidency.

Blokhin also noted that Donald Trump is considered the most pro-Israel leader in the history of the United States, and his position on Iran practically coincides with Israel's.

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And how will the next round of escalation affect the possibilities of a diplomatic solution to the conflict?

Earlier on June 18, Trump demanded unconditional surrender from Iran. At the same time, the White House is also discussing the possibility of continuing negotiations, which some conservative leaders insist on. He also stated that he knows for sure the whereabouts of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, but the United States does not intend to eliminate him, "at least for now," Regnum news agency reports. Earlier, the American leader said that the United States fully controls the airspace over the Islamic Republic, writes RT.

The American leader also noted that he would not like to use the US military to solve the Iranian problem, but Washington's patience is running out, notes Life.ru . After Trump's call for Iran's "unconditional surrender," US officials announced the crucial next 24-48 hours in the conflict, hinting at possible military action.

Also on June 18, Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei declared that his country would prevail in the conflict with Israel, and threatened more devastating attacks in the event of possible U.S. involvement. 360.ru . Khamenei noted that Iran's retaliatory strikes have weakened Israel, and Tehran is planning to carry out new attacks.

On June 17, Fox News reported that the United States was moving military resources, including ships, to the Middle East amid Israeli attacks on Iranian facilities and Iran's retaliatory strikes.