Trump's Iran Ceasefire Extension, the U.S. Blockade, and the Strait of Hormuz

About this episode

The episode discusses Trump's approach to Iran, the potential for a nuclear deal, and the ousting of Navy Secretary John Phelan.

Donald Trump says the regime in Tehran is fractured, so the U.S. will hold off further strikes until its leaders "can come up with a unified proposal." What kind of a nuclear deal would be a U.S. victory that's worth accepting? Plus, as the White House ousts Navy Secretary John Phelan, who would be a worthy replacement? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Paul Gigot

Topics covered

• Iran
• U.S. foreign policy
• nuclear deal
• military strategy
• political leadership

Keywords

• Trump
• Iran
• nuclear deal
• U.S. blockade
• Strait of Hormuz
• John Phelan
• military strategy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: White House

Places: Tehran, Strait of Hormuz

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