Diplomacy continues regardless of the numerous United States army build-up.
Extra talks are deliberate for Thursday between Iran and america, which is mobilising its largest army power for the reason that invasion of Iraq greater than 20 years in the past.
Amid combined messages from US President Donald Trump, Tehran says it needs talks, however is prepared for conflict, too.
So, the place do each side stand?
Presenter: James Bays
Friends:
Jamal Abdi – President of the Nationwide Iranian American Council
Hassan Ahmadian – Affiliate professor on the College of Tehran
Richard Weitz – Senior fellow on the NATO Protection Faculty
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