Husain Haqqani joins The John Batchelor Show to discuss the current tensions between Iran and the United States. He explains that both nations are seeking a diplomatic off-ramp, though they face severe internal political constraints that prevent either a ground invasion or a total surrender.
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A production line of the Glide, a high-altitude glider that delivers munitions across thousands of miles, is seen at the defense tech startup Mach Industries in Huntington Beach, California, on September 11, 2025. (Getty Images)