MacCarley: Iran’s Strait of Hormuz Control Throttling
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The US and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire, in a move that could pause the conflict after six weeks of fighting. But while the deal is expected to halt attacks for now, key issues remain...
The US and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire, in a move that could pause the conflict after six weeks of fighting. But while the deal is expected to halt attacks for now, key issues remain unresolved -- from the opening up of the Strait of Hormuz to broader tensions over Iran's nuclear and missile programs. Mark MacCarley, Retired US Army Major General and Managing Attorney at MacCarley & Rosen spoke to Bloomberg's Horizons Middle East and Africa anchor Joumanna Bercetche on the next steps for the two countries. (Source: Bloomberg)
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