💨 Abstract

Donald Trump's recent inflammatory posts about Iran have raised concerns about potential escalation. Experts like Dr. Katayoun Shahandeh and Dr. Simon A. Bennett suggest that while Trump's rhetoric is alarming, the likelihood of him using nuclear weapons is low. His threats to "blow everything up" and take over Iran's oil indicate a preference for conventional force. The distribution of iodine tablets highlights the public's fear of nuclear escalation.

Courtesy: Sarah Hooper