Harrison: ‘There is going to be some kind of a military escalation.’

In a news report published on March 26, 2026, Ross Harrison, a Senior Fellow at the Middle East Institute, predicts a military escalation despite ongoing diplomatic discussions between the US and Iran. Harrison suggests that public diplomacy is masking more rigid stances from both countries. He warns that the situation is likely progressing towards military action, despite messaging suggesting otherwise. The report highlights a potential disconnect between public statements and the actual trajectory of US-Iran relations. Harrison's analysis focuses on the Middle East and the potential for increased military activity in the region.