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New collective defense agreement signed today between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan, with NATO Article 5-like terms: “An attack on one of the three States shall be regarded as an attack on all of them.” It’s a fluid, tabula rasa era in the Middle East.

New collective defense agreement signed today between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan, with NATO Article 5-like terms: “An attack on one of the three States shall be regarded as an attack on all of them.” It’s a fluid, tabula rasa era in the Middle East.

137,825 Aufrufe • vor 1 Monat

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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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.

152,461 Aufrufe • vor 3 Monaten

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.

104,487 Aufrufe • vor 3 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 5 Monaten

“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.

67,109 Aufrufe • vor 2 Monaten

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.

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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 6 Monaten

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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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.

66,872 Aufrufe • vor 3 Monaten

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

63,157 Aufrufe • vor 3 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

106,492 Aufrufe • vor 8 Monaten

Tonight on CNN with Anderson Cooper 360° on protests in #Iran and three forces now converging: the Iranian people seeking freedom, the regime’s violent playbook, and Trump’s credible threat.

Tonight on CNN with Anderson Cooper 360° on protests in #Iran and three forces now converging: the Iranian people seeking freedom, the regime’s violent playbook, and Trump’s credible threat.

105,146 Aufrufe • vor 8 Monaten

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.

57,331 Aufrufe • vor 4 Monaten

Day 5: Iran’s strategy to pressure Washington through the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz is not working. This morning with John Berman on CNN.

Day 5: Iran’s strategy to pressure Washington through the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz is not working. This morning with John Berman on CNN.

68,095 Aufrufe • vor 6 Monaten