Just dropped · Trial Balloon · Ep. 193
The Magnificent Seven
Gideon Rachman: “The Iranians believe that time is on their side in this confrontation and they are probably right. The longer the Strait of Hormuz is closed, the more the economic and political pressure on the US and its allies will mount.”
“As a result, Iran’s negotiating hand is likely to be stronger — if and when peace talks resume.”
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