Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, Helima Croft predicts “serious Iranian retaliation” that could lead to broader regional conflict. What Happened: On Thursday, Croft, an analyst at RBC Capital Markets, expressed concerns over the potential repercussions of the recent escalation in the Middle East. During CNBC “Last Call,” Croft warned, “We are bracing for serious Iranian retaliation.” “You could see a serious escalatory tit-for-tat cycle that leads to a wider war in the region.” Croft added that Iran has the potential to repeat its playbook from 2019 when it allegedly attacked oil tanke…
