Public Research Podcast with Daniel Schwartz

Does Trump Have the Patience to Win In Iran? - Amb. David Satterfield - Ep. 67 - Public Research

May 20, 2026·1h 17m
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Does Trump Have the Patience to Win In Iran? - Amb. David Satterfield - Ep. 67 - Public Research with Daniel SchwartzDiplomat and former Ambassador to Turkey and Lebanon, David Satterfield joins Public Research to discuss the war with Iran, the double blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, Operation Freedom, and why he believes the U.S. and Israel are caught in an “escalation trap.”Satterfield, a former U.S. ambassador to Lebanon and Turkey, former senior diplomat in Egypt and Iraq, former U.S. Special Envoy for Gaza humanitarian issues after October 7th, and current director of Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, breaks down Iran’s nuclear program, missile and drone capabilities, the limits of airpower, the risks of striking Kharg Island, and the strategic consequences of a prolonged Strait of Hormuz crisis.The conversation also covers Gaza, Hezbollah, Hamas, asymmetric warfare, Trump’s options, sanctions, blockade strategy, Gulf oil infrastructure, China’s role, and whether Iran is currently winning the strategic contest.#Iran #Israel #Trump

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