With the airspace closed, we set off for Thran by car. 12 hours across the desert from near the border with Afghanistan. Then Tehran.First impression, the government appears firmly in control. Those who expected a quick regime change were wrong. Today, we met with the deputy foreign minister.There's been some confusion as to how much damage was actually done to Iran's nuclear program. Can you tell me how much damage was done. The damage is serious.Does Iran plan to respond to to this 12-day war with an atta ...

Iran will continue to engage with the UN’s nuclear watchdog even after it announced the suspension of cooperation, the country’s top diplomat says https://t.co/cgU2rhbRO7 ...

Geopolitical Risk Assessment - U S strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities potentially delayed its nuclear program by up to two years [1] Intelligence Assessment - Pentagon intelligence officials provided the assessment regarding the impact of U S strikes [1]

The frenzied Beltway debate over whether Iran's nuclear sites have been "obliterated" largely misses the point (via @opinion) https://t.co/fdOOX2rROH ...

Geopolitical Risk - Iran faces a binary decision: either rebuild a clandestine nuclear program or commit to a diplomatic strategy that restricts its capacity to develop nuclear weapons [1]

Nuclear Program Status - The full extent of damage to Iran's nuclear program from recent strikes remains uncertain, requiring weeks or months for accurate assessment [3][5] - The head of the UN nuclear watchdog suggests Iran could produce enriched uranium within months despite the damage [1] - Iran's leader's claim that the strikes achieved nothing significant is considered an exaggeration [4] - There are concerns that Iran may suspend cooperation with the IAEA, hindering future inspections and intelligence gathering [5][10][11] - Criticism exists within Iran that the IAEA provided blueprints for the strikes, potentially complicating future cooperation [12] - Most of Iran's nuclear sites began as clandestine operations before being discovered and declared to the IAEA [14] Diplomatic and Retaliatory Considerations - A narrow path to diplomacy exists, with the US potentially using the threat of additional strikes as leverage [7] - Iran is in a difficult position and may have no choice but to come to the table for diplomacy [8] - The US considers Iran's enrichment of uranium a red line [9] - Iranian retaliation is a concern, potentially targeting American and allied installations through proxies [6] - Increased hostilities are possible in the coming months and years if Iran pulls out of the non-proliferation treaty or views the IAEA as problematic [14]

Welcome back to the program, sir. Looking forward to an in-depth conversation with you about what you cover every single day. So first of all, just on Iran so we can deal with that.What is the current stance of the US officially on the use and import of Iranian crude. Oh, the sanctions are still in place. No, no change there.I think the Trump and what President Trump was referring to there is, hey, if we make a large piece and sanctions come off, Iran can flourish. If you've got a decent understanding that, ...

Iranian foreign minister admits serious damage to nuclear sites https://t.co/hUb2PyxJ0U ...

So there has been a scandal at the Pentagon every single day since January 25th. I mean every single day because every day since January 25th, Pete Hgsith has been the Secretary of Defense. And some days that scandal is more jarring than others.like today when the country and the entire world really turned to the Pentagon tuned in this morning for an update on the outcome of the US strikes on Iran and instead they got this meltdown in hunting for scandals all the time in trying to find wedges and and spin s ...

Tonight, the Pentagon revealing new details of that secretive mission. The B2 bomber crews that targeted Iranian nuclear sites with 30,000 lb bunker buster bombs. When the crews went to work on Friday, they kissed their loved ones goodbye, not knowing when or if they'd be home.The chairman of the Joint Chief saying it was 15 years in the making, showing footage of the bombs being tested, saying it all went according to plan. The weapons all guided to their intended targets. Anyone with uh you know two ear, ...