Washington, April 29 (Sputnik/UNI) The United States is trying to find a path to avoid a defeat in Iran, former Vice President of the Washington-based Eurasia Centre, Earl Rasmussen, told RIA Novosti."The US is looking for any way to avoid defeat but will likely need to, otherwise the future is unknown," Rasmussen said.The expert described as "unrealistic" expectations that Tehran would surrender in this conflict.Rasmussen also warned that further escalation would significantly impact the global economy."President Donald Trump knows that further escalation will probably send the world into a global recession or depression," Rasmussen added.According to Rasmussen, US President Donald Trump will likely seek an extension from Congress for his ...