An Israeli soldier inspects the impact site following Iranian missile barrages, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Nahariya, Israel, March 26, 2026. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu
Washington Week with The Atlantic airs March 27, 2026 at 8PM on PBS (check local listings)
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War of Choice vs. Necessity
President Trump’s war of choice may become a war of necessity, as the U.S. appears to get further ensnared into the Middle East mire. Iran’s refusal to open the Strait of Hormuz continues to drive up prices at home, as political pressure on the president increases—and the state of negotiations to end the war remains uncertain.
Joining editor in chief of The Atlantic and moderator, Jeffrey Goldberg, to discuss this and more:
- Peter Baker, Chief White House Correspondent, The New York Times
- Susan Glasser, Staff Writer, The New Yorker
- David Ignatius, Foreign Affairs Columnist, The Washington Post
- Missy Ryan, Staff Writer, The Atlantic
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