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Washington Week with The Atlantic

David Ignatius on the consequences of the Iran war

Season 2026 Episode 22 | 11m 16s

The U.S. seems to be on the cusp of a negotiated settlement with Iran, a country that President Trump promised three months ago he would unconditionally defeat. Jeffrey Goldberg and David Ignatius discussed the war and its consequences.

Major funding for “Washington Week with The Atlantic” is provided by Consumer Cellular, Otsuka, Kaiser Permanente, the Yuen Foundation, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
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Trump’s revolutionary approach to global leadership
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Trump's political rampage
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Did Xi get what he wanted out of Trump's China visit?
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What role does China play in resolving the Iran war?
What role does China play in resolving the Iran war?
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Full Washington Week with the Atlantic broadcast from May 8, 2026.
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Trump’s struggle to find an off-ramp from the Iran war
Trump’s struggle to find an off-ramp from the Iran war
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