What is the new US strategy in the Middle East war and what is expected of Iran, according to an international expert

The escalating tensions between the United States and Iran have reached a critical point, as President Trump's increasingly stark warnings suggest a potential military confrontation looms. International analyst Andrés Repetto highlighted in a dialogue with LN+ that the repeated emphasis on 'time running out' for Iran signals a shift in US strategy, moving beyond mere rhetoric.

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Time is running out for Iran and they must act quickly or there will be nothing left of them.

Repetto noted that Iran's response has been equally combative, with officials issuing threats of unprecedented attacks. This exchange underscores the deep-seated animosity and the precarious state of diplomacy between the two nations. The analyst believes that the US administration is actively preparing for a military option, a sentiment reinforced by Trump's meetings with his national security team.

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We don't know what that response will bring, if it's what Trump wants to hear or if he will again say it's garbage, but everything is being prepared for a military exit.

The broader implications for the Middle East are significant. Repetto pointed to recent drone attacks on the UAE and a fire at a nuclear facility, raising concerns about regional stability. While not directly accusing Iran, the UAE has pointed fingers at Tehran, adding another layer of complexity to the volatile situation. The analyst's assertion that Iran 'needs this to end' suggests internal pressures within the regime, even as it projects an image of defiance.

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The president will meet with his national security team, as he did before traveling to China (...) everything would indicate that he is ready for the military option.

Furthermore, Repetto shed light on China's alleged involvement, suggesting that Beijing may have been supplying military equipment to Iran, contrary to expectations. This revelation, if true, could significantly alter the geopolitical landscape and the potential dynamics of any future conflict. The expert's analysis paints a grim picture, where diplomatic channels appear to be closing, and the specter of war looms larger.

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That could trigger a lot of situations, because in the last few hours there was also a drone attack against the United Arab Emirates, a Gulf country; there was a fire at the nuclear plant, Iran is not directly accused by the West, but the Emirates says it was Iranian drones.