In this conversation with Jacob Heilbrunn, former US Ambassador to Iraq and Turkey James Jeffrey examines Washington’s confrontation with Iran, Trump’s military strategy, the lessons of past Middle East crises, and the indispensable role of experienced American diplomats in shaping foreign policy.
James Jeffrey: “Iran is a good example of a terrorist organization that owns a state”
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November 2026
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James Jeffrey: “Iran is a good example of a terrorist organization that owns a state”
In this conversation with Jacob Heilbrunn, former US Ambassador to Iraq and Turkey James Jeffrey examines Washington’s confrontation with Iran, Trump’s military strategy, the lessons of past Middle East crises, and the indispensable role of experienced American diplomats in shaping foreign policy.
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