Heritage Foundation National Security Vice President Victoria Coates discusses reports that a top U.S. commander questioned continued strikes near the Strait of Hormuz and whether the U.S. should maintain pressure on Iran on ‘Varney & Co.’
The U.S. pauses strikes on Iran for a third consecutive night, as President Donald Trump hopes for a diplomatic resolution amid falling oil prices. Crude oil drops over 5% to $84/barrel, with 500 million barrels moved from the Persian Gulf since early May. Victoria Coates debates the effectiveness of military versus economic pressure, highlighting Iran’s 88.6% inflation and food prices up 134%, advocating for continued sanctions.
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