The most likely scenario for the near future.
Either a very limited and calculated tactical attack aimed at a specific location to save face and demonstrate presidential seriousness to the American face, or avoid the attack and continue the path of negotiations behind the scenes. Both sides know that the transition to an all-out conflict will nullify the rules of engagement and completely negate control of the shipping lane, and this is a price that neither the American government nor the world economy can bear. Waba al-Badawi - journalist, writer and political researcher.