Mary Kissel appears on The John Batchelor Show to discuss Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s travel to the Gulf to reassure the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Bahrain of United States security commitments following Iranian attacks. Kissel criticizes the administration for granting Iran sanctions relief and 60-day exemptions, arguing that the diplomatic effort prioritizes “hope over experience” regarding Iranian nuclear ambitions.
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Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signs the golden book as he meets Norway’s king on October 20, 2026, at the Royal Palace in Oslo. (Getty Images)