Tehran scholar: Trump's remarks driven by frustration as Iran refuses to capitulate

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In the latest episode of CGTN's The Heat, hosted by Anand Naidoo, Ali Akbar Dareini, a researcher and writer at the Strategic Studies of Public Policy Journal in Tehran, expressed his views on US-Iran tensions, the threat of military conflict and the issue of control over the Strait of Hormuz. He stated that from Iran's perspective, Trump's remarks merely reflected his frustration because Iran has not capitulated. 00:00 Trump backs away from Iran strike threats 01:06 How Iran views Trump's strategy 03:27 Can military pressure force Iran to negotiate? 05:41 Why the Strait of Hormuz matters 📺 Subscribe to our YouTube channel and stay updated with our latest analysis and interviews:👇 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgrNz-aDmcr2uuto8_DL2jg 👈 Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv For more: https://www.cgtn.co

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