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On Iran, three options remain: 1. Concede: Accept Iran’s effective sovereignty over the Strait. 2. Endure: Maintain blockade and manage tit-for-tat exchanges. 3. Escalate: Intensify operations inside Iran and risk expanding war. This morning with Kate Bolduan on CNN.

On Iran, three options remain: 1. Concede: Accept Iran’s effective sovereignty over the Strait. 2. Endure: Maintain blockade and manage tit-for-tat exchanges. 3. Escalate: Intensify operations inside Iran and risk expanding war. This morning with Kate Bolduan on CNN.

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“If you don’t know where you’re going, you’ll wind up somewhere else.” The war that began with aims of regime change now boils down to the Strait of Hormuz. No off-ramp in site. Last night on Anderson Cooper 360° with John King.

“If you don’t know where you’re going, you’ll wind up somewhere else.” The war that began with aims of regime change now boils down to the Strait of Hormuz. No off-ramp in site. Last night on Anderson Cooper 360° with John King.

66,957 Aufrufe • vor 15 Tagen

From what we know: Even on a phase one (Strait only) deal, Iran receives roughly $8B from oil trade over 60 days—reducing incentives for phase two (nuclear commitments). And Iran now claims it would maintain control of the Strait with fees. Last night with Kaitlan Collins.

From what we know: Even on a phase one (Strait only) deal, Iran receives roughly $8B from oil trade over 60 days—reducing incentives for phase two (nuclear commitments). And Iran now claims it would maintain control of the Strait with fees. Last night with Kaitlan Collins.

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My thoughts are with Americans serving tonight in the Middle East and the families of our fallen. This is not the first time Iran has targeted our living quarters. Earlier tonight on CNN.

My thoughts are with Americans serving tonight in the Middle East and the families of our fallen. This is not the first time Iran has targeted our living quarters. Earlier tonight on CNN.

37,807 Aufrufe • vor 13 Tagen

Pickaxe Mountain, Iran’s A2/AD systems, Russia, China, and the Houthis—a deep dive with Wolf Blitzer on CNN earlier today.

Pickaxe Mountain, Iran’s A2/AD systems, Russia, China, and the Houthis—a deep dive with Wolf Blitzer on CNN earlier today.

32,985 Aufrufe • vor 12 Tagen

The MOU appears to grant significant up-front concessions to Iran without commitments in return other than a temporary agreement not to target ships in the SoH. With Jake Tapper 🦅 and Sabrina Singh on CNN.

The MOU appears to grant significant up-front concessions to Iran without commitments in return other than a temporary agreement not to target ships in the SoH. With Jake Tapper 🦅 and Sabrina Singh on CNN.

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Discussing the latest on Iran as more U.S. forces move into the Middle East, and Trump’s new condition on a Saudi nuclear pact—tonight on CNN with Beth Sanner and Jim Sciutto.

Discussing the latest on Iran as more U.S. forces move into the Middle East, and Trump’s new condition on a Saudi nuclear pact—tonight on CNN with Beth Sanner and Jim Sciutto.

18,299 Aufrufe • vor 10 Tagen

In diplomacy, there’s a deal or there’s not a deal. Close is not a deal. And diplomacy often fails in the final yards. Hoping we can cross the line—but we’re not there yet. On CNN tonight with Kaitlan Collins.

In diplomacy, there’s a deal or there’s not a deal. Close is not a deal. And diplomacy often fails in the final yards. Hoping we can cross the line—but we’re not there yet. On CNN tonight with Kaitlan Collins.

96,583 Aufrufe • vor 2 Monaten

Iran showed up to Islamabad with a proverbial gun on the table. The U.S. answered not with concessions—but with a bigger gun. Breaking down the latest on Hormuz today on CNN.

Iran showed up to Islamabad with a proverbial gun on the table. The U.S. answered not with concessions—but with a bigger gun. Breaking down the latest on Hormuz today on CNN.

154,244 Aufrufe • vor 3 Monaten

Breaking down key provisions of the MOU based on what we know thus far—today with Wolf Blitzer on CNN.

Breaking down key provisions of the MOU based on what we know thus far—today with Wolf Blitzer on CNN.

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Discussed the U.S.-Saudi nuclear agreement and broader risks of nuclear proliferation as arms control treaties expire and rules erode—today on CNN with Jim Sciutto.

Discussed the U.S.-Saudi nuclear agreement and broader risks of nuclear proliferation as arms control treaties expire and rules erode—today on CNN with Jim Sciutto.

18,918 Aufrufe • vor 11 Tagen

No deal in sight and another round of strikes in Iran—the new status quo. Tonight on CNN with Kaitlan Collins

No deal in sight and another round of strikes in Iran—the new status quo. Tonight on CNN with Kaitlan Collins

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Incredible news on our rescued airman—and serious questions about where this goes from here. Earlier today with Jake Tapper 🦅 on State of the Union.

Incredible news on our rescued airman—and serious questions about where this goes from here. Earlier today with Jake Tapper 🦅 on State of the Union.

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Day 6: Iran attempting a page from the Taliban—“You have the watches, we have the time.” The Pentagon says that’s a losing bet. Breaking it down tonight on Anderson Cooper 360° CNN.

Day 6: Iran attempting a page from the Taliban—“You have the watches, we have the time.” The Pentagon says that’s a losing bet. Breaking it down tonight on Anderson Cooper 360° CNN.

140,724 Aufrufe • vor 5 Monaten

Breaking down Trump’s new 5-day widow for diplomacy and its prospects, as well as Iran’s missile program—today with Wolf Blitzer on CNN.

Breaking down Trump’s new 5-day widow for diplomacy and its prospects, as well as Iran’s missile program—today with Wolf Blitzer on CNN.

98,671 Aufrufe • vor 4 Monaten

Breaking down the latest on Iran—prospects for talks as the military campaign continues, and Iran still controls access to the Strait. Tonight with Kaitlan Collins on CNN.

Breaking down the latest on Iran—prospects for talks as the military campaign continues, and Iran still controls access to the Strait. Tonight with Kaitlan Collins on CNN.

96,214 Aufrufe • vor 4 Monaten

Iran MoU’s four unsustainable gaps—Hormuz, Sanctions, Funds, Lebanon. Hard to keep plates spinning with such divergent interpretations. Today with Wolf Blitzer and Cedric Leighton.

Iran MoU’s four unsustainable gaps—Hormuz, Sanctions, Funds, Lebanon. Hard to keep plates spinning with such divergent interpretations. Today with Wolf Blitzer and Cedric Leighton.

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Signal from the noise: Iran’s decision-makers remain committed to driving the U.S. from the Middle East and to the elimination of Israel. For someone like Vahedi—diplomatic agreements are means towards those ends.

Signal from the noise: Iran’s decision-makers remain committed to driving the U.S. from the Middle East and to the elimination of Israel. For someone like Vahedi—diplomatic agreements are means towards those ends.

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“Fordow, Fordow, Fordow.” What to watch for over the coming days, my discussion with Wolf Blitzer earlier today on The Situation Room. CNN

“Fordow, Fordow, Fordow.” What to watch for over the coming days, my discussion with Wolf Blitzer earlier today on The Situation Room. CNN

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Tonight on Anderson Cooper 360° with Anderson Cooper discussing #Iran as more US military forces are reportedly moving into the Middle East. CNN

Tonight on Anderson Cooper 360° with Anderson Cooper discussing #Iran as more US military forces are reportedly moving into the Middle East. CNN

106,414 Aufrufe • vor 6 Monaten