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Iran threatens retaliation after U.S. strikes

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Iran is threatening to retaliate after the U.S. conducted strikes in the southern part of the country that the U.S. Central Command described as "self-defense." The strikes come during negotiations over a deal aimed at re-opening the Strait of Hormuz.

Here & Now's Robin Young speaks with Negar Mortazavi, senior fellow at the Center for International Policy.

This segment aired on May 26, 2026.

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