Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Middle East Forum Chief Strategist Jim Hanson joins Sean Hannity on Fox News to discuss President Trump’s threat to hit Kharg Island, Iran’s reported reaction, and how U.S. military pressure may have forced Tehran back toward a deal.
Hanson argues that Trump’s public warning was likely a strategic head fake, designed to break Iran’s will and set the conditions for negotiations. He explains how military force, energy security, and domestic political considerations all factor into the president’s effort to secure a broader win.
The conversation also covers Iran’s leadership void, the role of U.S. and Israeli pressure, unresolved questions about Hezbollah, Hamas, Lebanon, Iranian missiles, and why shutting down the nuclear program and keeping the Strait open would represent a victory for America and the world.
Subscribe for more conversations with leading analysts on the Middle East and beyond.
Middle East Forum Chief Strategist Jim Hanson joins Sean Hannity on Fox News to discuss President Trump’s threat to hit Kharg Island, Iran’s reported reaction, and how U.S. military pressure may have forced Tehran back toward a deal.
Hanson argues that Trump’s public warning was likely a strategic head fake, designed to break Iran’s will and set the conditions for negotiations. He explains how military force, energy security, and domestic political considerations all factor into the president’s effort to secure a broader win.
The conversation also covers Iran’s leadership void, the role of U.S. and Israeli pressure, unresolved questions about Hezbollah, Hamas, Lebanon, Iranian missiles, and why shutting down the nuclear program and keeping the Strait open would represent a victory for America and the world.
Subscribe for more conversations with leading analysts on the Middle East and beyond.
