Trump masses 'large armada' to force Iran into nuclear deal

The United States appeared poised for a major military
confrontation with Iran after Donald Trump ordered a powerful
naval force into the region in response to the killing of
thousands of Iranian protesters. 


The expected strikes never came. Instead, Washington has shifted
towards using military pressure as leverage for a renewed nuclear
deal.


Does this mark a genuine de-escalation? Or is it merely a pause
before conflict? As diplomacy falters, tensions remain high and,
inside Iran, the regime faces deepening political fractures as
internet blackouts lift and grim details of last month’s
massacres begin to emerge.


Roland is joined by The Telegraph’s Akhtar Makoii and Sascha
Bruchmann from the International Institute For Strategic Studies.


Producer: Peter Shevlin


Executive Producer: Louisa Wells


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