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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US sailors conduct routine maintenance on a jet blast deflector on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz on July 9, 2025. (US Navy)