https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-finds-escalation-is-a-fruitful-path-to-leverage-in-war-with-u-sContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-finds-escalation-is-a-fruitful-path-to-leverage-in-war-with-u-shttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-finds-escalation-is-a-fruitful-path-to-leverage-in-war-with-u-s#u67085Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:26:12 +0000Tehran believes escalation provides a fruitful path to leverage in its ongoing conflict with the United States and calculates that it can outlast Washington through deterrence. Analysts observe that Iran is currently pursuing negotiations through deterrence and leverage. However, observers warn that Iran's biggest enemy is its inflated sense of power, and experts note that while its current leverage is real, that advantage will eventually diminish. The country continues to balance aggressive escalation tactics with strategic calculations aimed at securing better positioning.Why it matters