FILE PHOTO: Ships and tankers in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Musandam, Oman, April 18, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer REFILE - QUALITY REPEAT/File Photo
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Standoff
As the war with Iran enters its third month, Washington and Tehran are in a standoff over the terms that would enable peace talks to begin. As President Trump ramps up pressure on Iran to accept his terms, the prolonged crisis in the critical Strait of Hormuz continues to threaten the global economy.
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
- Jonathan Lemire, Staff Writer, The Atlantic and Co-Host of “Morning Joe,” MS Now
- Amna Nawaz, Co-Anchor, PBS News Hour
- Vivian Salama, Staff Writer, The Atlantic
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