Ex-CIA official Kiriakou says Trump's China deal could end Iran conflict
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Key Points:
- Former CIA counterterrorism official John Kiriakou stated that President Donald Trump's "handshake agreement" with China to stop supplying weapons to Iran could disrupt Iran’s military supply lines and potentially end the Middle East conflict.
- Trump announced on Truth Social that China agreed to cease arms shipments to Iran and expressed optimism about permanently opening the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran had blockaded, impacting global oil flow.
- Kiriakou highlighted the ongoing threat of a nuclear-armed Iran, noting that Tehran has extended its missile range by approximately 60%, enabling it to target major European cities and regional areas with potential dirty bombs.
- The recent missile launch by Iran toward the U.S.-U.K. base at Diego Garcia challenged prior assessments of Iran's missile capabilities, indicating increased regional threat levels.
- Both Kiriakou and Sean Hannity agreed the conflict is unlikely to become a prolonged war, with Hannity emphasizing that Trump would prevent a long-term military engagement.
