The Izvestia News Center's press center is discussing the risks of an escalation of the conflict between Iran and the United States. Broadcast

On Friday, March 6, a round table on the topic will be held in the press center of the Izvestia News Center.: "The conflict between Iran and the United States: the risks of regional escalation and the consequences for Russia's interests in the Middle East."

Is the confrontation between Iran and the United States turning into a direct regional war? What scenarios are most likely to develop and is it possible to involve third countries? How can escalation affect Russia's position and the security architecture in the Middle East? What risks does the situation pose to the security of the Strait of Hormuz, oil markets, and the global economy?

Participants:

- Farhad Ibragimov, Lecturer at the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, Lecturer at the RUDN University Faculty of Economics, specialist in Iran and the Middle East;

- Anastasia Bogacheva, Iranian scientist, Researcher at IMEMO RAS;

- Alexey Bogatyrev, Head of the Safir Analytical Center, military expert.