Newscast Will War In Iran Really End "Very Soon"?
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Mar 10, 2026 
Michelle Wiese Bockmann, a maritime intelligence analyst at Windward, explains why the Strait of Hormuz is vital for global oil and shipping. Caitríona Perry, BBC chief anchor in Washington, decodes US political messaging and shifting rhetoric. They discuss risks to shipping, insurance and rerouting, and how statements from US leaders shape perceptions of the conflict’s trajectory.
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Journalists Getting Direct Calls From Trump
- Caitríona Perry recounts Trump personally giving his phone number to journalists and answering calls himself.
- She describes anchors and chief correspondents calling him and occasionally getting direct scoops from the president.
Judge By Actions Not Just Presidential Rhetoric
- Avoid assuming a single leader's words determine war outcomes; watch actions like troop levels and bombings.
- Caitríona Perry points out the US remains heavily engaged because infrastructure and personnel remain in place despite rhetoric.
US Objectives Differ From Israeli War Aims
- US stated objectives remain focused on missiles, naval capability and denying nuclear weapons rather than regime change.
- James Cook and Caitríona Perry note Israel's aims differ, seeking regime removal, creating allied aim divergence.