The decision to avoid escalating the standoff with Iran in the Persian Gulf suggests that Washington is well aware that “Iran has many options available to raise the cost for the US and its friends in the region,” in the event of a military confrontation. . ..…

TEHRAN - It's hard to calculate Iran's response to potential US invasion, adding that assaulting Persian Gulf state could bring disaster to Middle East region.. Recently, Washington raised the in the standoff, sending additional military assets including carrier strike group,..…