Joel Rayburn appeared on Fox News to discuss the prospects for a durable peace agreement with Iran. He highlighted the differing objectives of the United States and Iran, warning that Tehran is likely to prolong negotiations. Rayburn argued that, to keep the Iranians on track, President Donald Trump needs to maintain a credible threat of force while applying economic pressure on the regime.
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US sailors conduct routine maintenance on a jet blast deflector on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz on July 9, 2025. (US Navy)