Israeli Ambassador Michael Leiter discusses the Trump administration's diplomatic and military pressure on Iran. The interview explores nuclear enrichment thresholds, the dismantling of Iranian proxies like Hezbollah, and the validity of reports concerning a planned overthrow of the Iranian regime.
Internet Archive’s transcript reports Trump ordered a naval blockade after talks with Iran failed to produce a deal, while BBC News explains how a blockade could work and its role in pressuring Tehran toward a new deal. The Sunday Guardian also covers the blockade, pairing it with Trump’s warning that gas prices may remain high through the midterms.