2WAY Tonight with Mark Halperin Trump on Ceasefire: "Very Quickly, You’ll See Oil Start Flowing With or Without the Help of Iran"
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Apr 9, 2026 Marc Caputo, Axios political reporter with deep Iran and national politics experience, joins to unpack ceasefire talks and regional maneuvering. He breaks down signs a deal might be real. They probe Iran-Hezbollah ties, risks of disinformation, shipping and Strait of Hormuz leverage, and claims about oil flow and negotiations.
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Ceasefire Momentum Signals Real Negotiating Window
- Ceasefire momentum is visible because the major regional actors have largely stopped firing at each other.
- Marc Caputo notes the U.S., Iran, and Gulf states not exchanging strikes suggests both sides want a negotiated peace, increasing chance of talks in Islamabad.
Public Rhetoric Often Hides Private Flexibility
- Public posturing and provocative media from Iran may differ from private positions at the negotiating table.
- Mark Halperin and Marc Caputo highlight that Iran talks differently in meetings than in press statements, creating room for compromises on issues like enrichment.
Strait Control Is Leverage Not Complete Victory
- Iran gained new strategic leverage despite heavy damage by claiming control over the Strait of Hormuz.
- Marc Caputo warns this control is a leverage tool rather than full victory because Iran has lost industrial and military capacity.