On Life, Liberty & Levin, Rebeccah Heinrichs expressed skepticism and optimism to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps agreeing to a deal. She emphasized that for the United States, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and removing all enriched uranium from Iran would be essential components of the deal. Heinrichs also examined China’s role, noting that Beijing is closely watching both the United States and Iran as the situation unfolds.
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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)