Tensions with Iran Escalate: Former Defense Secretary Warns of Possible Military Action In a stark warning, former US Defense Secretary Mark Esper has suggested that further military action against Iran is increasingly likely. Speaking in a recent interview, Esper stated that the prospect of US military involvement in the region is "more probable than not," citing the possibility of a range of scenarios that could trigger a new conflict. With relations between the US and Iran already strained, Esper's comments have raised concerns about the potential for a wider military intervention. As the Middle East continues to simmer with tensions, Esper's warning serves as a stark reminder of the fragile balance of power in the region.


Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Tuesday that the U.S. military taking further action against Iran is “more probable” than not. “I think it's more probable than not,” Esper told host Blake Burman on “The Hill,” regarding whether more U.S. military involvement could be on the horizon.  “It could be anything happens,” he added. “Maybe...