How the Middle East is in a 'post WWII-like moment'
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Former U.S. diplomat Brett McGurk describes the Middle East as currently being in “a post-World War II-like moment.” McGurk, who served as President Joe Biden’s national security staff coordinator for the Middle East, tells Compass Points host Nick Schifrin that Iran is facing "enormous economic pressure." "I've met experts who believe that this pressure is going to cause Iran to really crack," McGurk said. Compass Points from PBS News analyzes prominent international affairs topics and America’s role in a shifting world, breaking down global conflicts, rising tensions, and their implications for U.S. interests. Visit the PBS News website to watch this week's episode. Watch PBS News for daily, breaking and live news, plus special coverage. We are home to PBS News Hour, ranked the most credible and objective TV news show. Sign up for Here's The Deal with Lisa Desjardins: https://to.pbs.org/41q6E8i Subscribe for exclusive content in our newsletters: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/subs
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