U.S. and Iran Threaten Fragile Ceasefire

About this episode

The episode discusses rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and the disconnect between the White House’s words and actions.

Steve Hayes is joined by Kevin Williamson, Mike Warren, and Mike Nelson to discuss rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and the disconnect between the White House’s words and actions.The Agenda:—Attacks in the Strait of Hormuz—Who can keep the Strait open—Project Freedom—Trump’s rising political pressure—Democrats’ midterm messaging—NWYT: Philadelphia 76ers ban New York Knicks fansDispatch Recommendations:—A Pope You Don’t Have To Think About Every Day—Is There a China Strategy Behind the Iran War?—Liebling at War —All the Money in the World, and Then Some Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Steve Hayes

Guests: Kevin Williamson, Mike Warren, Mike Nelson

Topics covered

• U.S.-Iran relations
• Strait of Hormuz
• political pressure
• midterm messaging
• military strategy

Keywords

• U.S.
• Iran
• ceasefire
• Strait of Hormuz
• political pressure
• midterm elections
• military strategy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: White House, Philadelphia 76ers, New York Knicks

Books & works: A Pope You Don’t Have To Think About Every Day, Is There a China Strategy Behind the Iran War?, Liebling at War, All the Money in the World, and Then Some

Places: Strait of Hormuz

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