Tensions between the US and Iran remain high as both sides trade military strikes. And fears grow that their ceasefire will continue to unravel. The US says it has hit dozens of Iranian targets and on Monday, Tehran also announced retaliatory strikes against US military assets in the region.

Control of the Strait of Hormuz remains a major issue. On Monday, President Trump said the US will reinstate a blockade but Iran insists it will “not allow” Washington to control the critical waterway. #Iran #War #Trump #Hormuz #NavalBlockade #MiddleEast #Tehran

Guests:

Ali Akbar Dareini is a researcher and writer at the Strategic Studies of Public Policy Journal in Tehran.
Sina Azodi is Assistant Professor of Middle East Politics and Program Director for Middle East Studies at The George Washington University.
Negar Mortazavi is a journalist and political analyst, she’s the Editor and Host of the Iran Podcast.
Yossi Mekelberg is Senior Consulting Fellow with the Middle East and North Africa Programme at Chatham House.