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The John Batchelor Show

The Escalating Conflict with Iran

Mary Kissel Hudson Institute
Mary Kissel Hudson Institute
Mary Kissel
Senior Fellow (Nonresident)
Mary Kissel
Podcast
A U.S. Marine Corps F-35C Lightning II takes flight, at an undisclosed location in the Middle East, in support of Operation Epic Fury, May 28, 2026. The squadron maintains combat readiness to support flight operations throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Joealfred Damaso)
A US Marine Corps F-35 at an undisclosed location in the Middle East supports Operation Epic Fury on May 28, 2026. (US Marines)

Mary Kissel joins The John Batchelor Show to examine the escalating conflict with Iran, noting a total lack of overlap between United States demands and Iranian strategic interests regarding nuclear weapons and the Strait of Hormuz. She argues that Russian and Chinese support bolster the regime, which makes a diplomatic breakthrough unlikely without significant leverage

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