Hussain Haqqani appears on The John Batchelor Show to discuss sensitivities surrounding the United States–Iran ceasefire and the status of the Strait of Hormuz. He notes that Gulf Cooperation Council countries feel excluded and wary of de-escalation on Iranian terms.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping enter the hall during a signing ceremony on May 20, 2026, in Beijing, China. (Getty Images)