The White House announced that discussions between American and Iranian representatives are ongoing, despite both sides publicly maintaining firm positions. The U.S. military has resumed its strikes on Iran, with President Trump indicating a potential escalation in the near future. Iran, on the other hand, has declared its control over the Strait of Hormuz as a critical point.
Reporter Nick Schifrin provides insights on the situation. Schifrin is PBS News Hour’s Foreign Affairs and Defense Correspondent and the host of Compass Points from PBS News.

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