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April 24, 2026

The U.S. Must Avoid a Bad Deal with Iran

America has the upper hand. It should use it.

Yesterday, President Trump stated that he has ordered the navy to “shoot and kill” Iranian vessels laying additional mines in the Strait of Hormuz; the U.S. blockade on Iranian maritime traffic also remains in place. At the same time, both active combat and negotiations with Tehran remain paused. Ben Cohen and Mark Dubowitz examine the dangers of mishandling the talks, which could resume at any time:

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