About this episode

President Trump discusses the lack of a time frame for the conflict with Iran and addresses recent events in the Strait of Hormuz.

President Trump said there is “no time frame” for the conflict with Iran and rejected suggestions that political considerations are influencing his approach. Earlier, his spokesperson said the president doesn’t view Iran’s assertion that it seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz as a violation of the ceasefire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Laura Coates

Topics covered

• Iran conflict
• political considerations
• ceasefire
• Trump administration
• international relations

Keywords

• Iran
• Trump
• ceasefire
• Strait of Hormuz
• political considerations
• conflict
• international relations

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CNN Podcasts

Places: Iran, Strait of Hormuz

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