Washington Week with The Atlantic

Trump’s ever-shifting Iran views

Season 2026 Episode 15 | 14m 19s

President Trump claimed “total and complete victory” over Iran, "100 percent. No question about it.” If it’s truly a victory, why is Iran in control of the Strait of Hormuz? And why are the anti-American theocrats who have been in charge of Iran for 47 years still in charge? The panel discusses the president’s ever-shifting understanding of Middle East reality.

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