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Former U.S. officials on chances Iran ceasefire can hold

Season 2026 Episode 74 | 7m 29s

For additional perspective on the ceasefire in Iran and the latest developments, Geoff Bennett spoke with Barbara Leaf and Michael Doran. Leaf was assistant secretary of state for Near Eastern Affairs during the Biden administration. Doran was senior director for the Middle East on the National Security Council during the George W. Bush administration.

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