“Hit them hard”: Trump unleashes on Iran amid claims he’s lost control

About this episode

The episode discusses Trump's escalating military actions against Iran and the complexities surrounding a potential peace deal.

Donald Trump is right now following through on his threats to “hit Iran hard again” unleashing another round of strikes. Trump says he wants a peace deal, but in the past 24 hours, the war has escalated again. Iran and the US have traded strikes, and one of the most important oil routes in the world remains severely restricted. The ceasefire is still supposed to exist, as is the promise of an imminent peace deal. But the closer Trump says he is to ending the war, the harder it is to tell who's actually in control of it. Today, editor-at-large of  The National Interest, Steve Clemons, on Trump's war with Iran, the fragile push for a deal, and why Benjamin Netanyahu may still be the person most capable of blowing it all up.    If you enjoy 7am , the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support .   Socials: Stay in touch with us on Instagram Guest: Editor-at-large of The National Interest, Steve Clemons Photo:  Samuel Corum/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Guest: Steve Clemons

Topics covered

• Trump
• Iran
• US strikes
• peace deal
• Middle East conflict
• Netanyahu

Keywords

• Trump
• Iran
• strikes
• peace deal
• Netanyahu
• Middle East
• conflict

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The National Interest

Places: Iran, US, oil routes

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