Woofun AI reports that Harlan Ellman, Chairman of the Kilowen Group and retired US Navy officer, characterized current US-Iran tensions as "very serious" with significant risk of regional war. Ellman stated that the next few days are crucial, noting both sides possess motivation for restraint despite the grim situation.

Ellman attributed recent Strait of Hormuz vessel attacks to Iran, viewing them as strategic moves timed with Iran's leadership funeral and the NATO summit in Turkey. He argued Tehran calculated that Washington would hesitate to retaliate due to potential war crime accusations against funeral processions. These actions aim to increase bargaining power in negotiations and drive up global oil prices to pressure the Trump administration.