While the leaders in both the US and Iran are claiming that they are against war, both countries are inching closer to one. The New York Times has reported that the US officials are considering the option of sending 120,000 troops to Iran. The US has already deployed an aircraft carrier and a bomber task force to send a message to Iran. A couple of such misinterpretations can flare up into a war. Mr Trump has so far not shown interest in getting embroiled in another war in the Middle East.

Source: Hindustan Times May 16, 2019 13:18 UTC