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How many strikes does it take to kill a ceasefire? On today's FDD Morning Brief SITREP, @JSchanzer is joined by @AhmadA_Sharawi, @miadmaleki & @Brad_L_Bowman to assess the stakes in Iran, Lebanon, and beyond.
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- Any credible agreement and easing of current leverage must rest on the strictest nuclear terms. It must be subject to full and continuous supervision and verification by the IAEA. Here are six essential requirements for a good Iran nuclear deal from
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Even if Iran’s nuclear program gets set back as a result of a deal, verifying and sustaining oversight will take years — and Iran will test any future U.S. administration that lacks the resolve to deter cheating and compel compliance. In the meantime, other questions remain: Can - FDD reposted
The deal Tehran wants is to humiliate the US, push the US out of the Middle East and establish itself as the neo-imperialist hegemon. Beijing, and Moscow, and Pyongyang -- other members of the Axis of Aggressors -- are rooting for Tehran's success and doing what they can toIran Wants To Punish Jordan for Hosting U.S. Forces New analysis from @AhmadA_Sharawi and @therealBehnamBT: fdd.org/analysis/2026/… - Iran cannot keep the Strait of Hormuz closed if we choose to open it. We had a plan. @marcthiessen on The Iran Breakdown with @mdubowitz 🎧 youtube.com/watch?v=sMqsRd…
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I appreciated the opportunity to join @JSchanzer, @miadmaleki, and @AhmadA_Sharawi on today's @FDD Morning Brief to discuss recent military strikes in the Middle East, the status of American deterrence, U.S. munitions stockpiles, and what may be impacting decisions in Washington.How many strikes does it take to kill a ceasefire? On today's FDD Morning Brief SITREP, @JSchanzer is joined by @AhmadA_Sharawi, @miadmaleki & @Brad_L_Bowman to assess the stakes in Iran, Lebanon, and beyond. x.com/i/broadcasts/1… - Iran Wants To Punish Jordan for Hosting U.S. Forces New analysis from @AhmadA_Sharawi and @therealBehnamBT:
- Iran's leadership has been gutted. They're running on minor leaguers. The blockade is working. @marcthiessen's message: don't let them up off the mat. The Iran Breakdown with @mdubowitz 🎧 youtube.com/watch?v=sMqsRd…
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A review: Blockade plus Project Freedom is checkmate on the regime. Blockade for Hormuz is a quid pro quo that becomes indefinite until the strait is no longer needed. Upfront relief means no further concessions. Supposed nuclear, missile and terror concessions are highly - FDD reposted
At @FDD, we discussed my book -- The Arab Case for Israel -- as well as US Middle East policy with @MorganOrtagus and @davidschenker1 - North Korea wants the bomb to be left alone. Iran wants to use it. @marcthiessen on why Iran's nuclear ambitions are in a category of their own. The Iran Breakdown with @mdubowitz 🎧 youtube.com/watch?v=sMqsRd…
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