Iran unlikely to comply with Trump’s ‘surrender’ demand, entire region now at risk: Analysis

In an interview with Al Jazeera, Ali Vaez of the International Crisis Group stated Iran is unlikely to accept US demands, warning the conflict could destabilise the entire region. He revealed Trump authorised Israel’s attack just days before planned US-Iran talks in Muscat, creating a contradiction between diplomatic overtures and military action. Vaez explained that from Tehran’s perspective, surrendering to Trump’s terms would risk regime collapse, making continued resistance preferable despite the bombardment. He cautioned that a cornered Iranian leadership might escalate regionally if pushed to the brink. Vaez emphasised Tehran views current US demands as an existential slippery slope rather than a negotiable compromise. With diplomacy undermined by simultaneous attacks, Vaez suggested the risk of wider war is now higher than ever. His assessment highlights how miscalculations could spiral beyond the Israel-Iran theatre. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #Iran #Israel #DonaldTrump #BenjaminNetanyahu #IranIsraelWar #TrumpIranUltimatum #IsraelIranConflict #OperationRisingLion #OperationTruePromise #USIranTensions #IranUltimatum