The Heat: Middle East Conflict | U.S. delays strikes on Iran’s energy
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The United States backs down after threatening to attack Iran’s power plants and energy infrastructure. U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington and Tehran have had constructive conversations and announced a five-day delay on any planned attacks.
Iran's Foreign Ministry pushed back, denying any direct dialogue with the U.S. and suggested the announcement is aimed at calming rattled energy markets. #Heat #Iran #war #MiddleEast #Trump #Tehran #nuclear #Hormuz #energy
Guests:
Mohammad Marandi is a Professor of Literature and Orientalism at the University of Tehran and a former adviser to Iran’s Nuclear Negotiation Team.
Pepe Escobar is a Eurasia-wide Geopolitical Analyst, Author, and Editor-at-Large at Asia Times.
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