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Podcast: Beyond the Headlines
Episode: Escalation or diplomacy: Where does the war go from here?
Description: In his address to the nation on Wednesday, President Donald Trump said the war with Iran was nearing its end and the US had decimated the country’s military capabilities.
But parts of his speech contradicted some of his earlier statements regarding the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and America’s interest in seizing Iranian oil. His words also stood in contrast to recent reports suggesting that the Pentagon was preparing for weeks of ground operations.
At the same time, US officials are saying talks with Tehran are going well, which Iran denies. Meanwhile, medi...