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The U.S. House of Representatives voted to approve a non-binding War Powers Resolution to limit President Trump's military actions against Iran following the assassination of Qasem Soleimani. Simultaneously, the U.S. denied a visa to Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif, preventing him from addressing the UN Security Council. Protests against a potential war occurred in several major U.S. cities including Chicago and Seattle.
Iran Seizes British Tankers, Javad Zarif's Olive Branch
Tensions in the Persian Gulf escalated as Iran seized a British-flagged oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif suggested that Iran might be willing to move up permanent UN inspections of its nuclear facilities if the U.S. lifts sanctions, offering a potential diplomatic path forward.
Following Trump's decertification of the Iran nuclear deal, Iranian officials warned of damage to America's diplomatic reputation. The hosts discuss a theory that military intelligence (DIA) has superseded the CIA in the White House. They speculate that the current administration may favor a general war between Saudi Arabia and Iran to reset Middle Eastern power dynamics.
Iran Nuclear Negotiations, P5+1 Negotiator Profiles
The P5+1 nuclear negotiations in Lausanne, Switzerland, are scrutinized, with a focus on the backgrounds of the negotiators. Profiles include Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and U.S. Undersecretary Wendy Sherman, whose ties to the Albright Stonebridge Group and Fannie Mae are highlighted. The hosts question the true nature of the deal and the involvement of Russia and China.
