Amanpour and Company

January 8, 2020

In the wake of Iranian attacks on U.S. bases in Iraq, Christiane gains insight on the current geopolitical state of affairs from David Urban, Mohammad Marandi, Antony Blinken and Mina Al-Oraibi.

What Was Trump Thinking? His Confidant Explains

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Iran standing down – those are the words of President Trump as he addressed the nation in the wake of Iranian attacks on U.S. bases in Iraq. The belief in the administration seems to be that Iran chose to send a message rather than take action that would have provoked a substantial U.S. military response. David Urban, a close confidant of the president, joins the show to explain Trump's thinking.

Previews + Extras

  • What Will Iran Do Next? Tehran-Based Professor Weighs In: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    What Will Iran Do Next? Tehran-Based Professor Weighs In

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    Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has warned that his country’s missile strikes were not enough of a punishment for the U.S. killing of Soleimani. For perspective from Tehran, Christiane speaks again with political analyst Mohammad Marandi.

  • Former Obama Advisor on Iran: "We're in a Much Worse Place": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Former Obama Advisor on Iran: "We're in a Much Worse Place"

    S2020 E2138 - 2m 26s

    Antony Blinken was Deputy National Security Advisor to President Obama during Iran nuclear negotiations, and now works as senior foreign policy advisor to presidential candidate Joe Biden. He joins the program from D.C. to respond to the latest developments, examine prospects for a possible deal between the U.S. and Iran and explain Biden’s views on this fast-moving situation.

  • Iraqi Journalist Breaks Down Mid-East Tension: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Iraqi Journalist Breaks Down Mid-East Tension

    S2020 E2138 - 2m 43s

    With the Middle East once again embroiled in crisis and the U.S. presence there again under scrutiny, Christiane speaks with journalist and editor Mina Al-Oraibi, to get her perspective from the region.

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