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Veteran diplomat offers insights into the war in Iran — and thoughts on what's next

NPR | By Dave Davies

Published April 14, 2026 at 11:11 AM CDT

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The war entered a new phase when President Trump began a U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Aaron David Miller of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace explains what this means.

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Dave Davies is a guest host for NPR's Fresh Air with Terry Gross.