Former US diplomat warns escalation with Iran is 'pointless'

As clashes between the United States and Iran intensify, former US Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates Barbara Leaf warns that escalation is 'fairly pointless'. Leaf, who has extensive experience in the Middle East, argues that military escalation is unlikely to yield long-term solutions. Her remarks come amid rising tensions between Washington and Tehran, with confrontations becoming more frequent. The former diplomat urges both sides to pursue diplomatic channels rather than increasing military pressure.