On Israel Update, Michael Doran discusses how the United States naval blockade is impacting the Iranian regime, and notes that Iran is suffering more than most reporters allow. He explores what options are on the table, what a deal should cover, why the war is reshuffling alliances, and, naturally, the case for Azerbaijan.
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Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan, Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, and Indonesia's Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka during the G20 Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, on November 22, 2025. (Getty Images)