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EPISODE · Apr 22, 2026 · 21 MIN

Can Diplomacy Resolve the Iran Crisis?

from The Call by the Global Intelligence Desk · host The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Global Intelligence Desk

Talks in Islamabad have collapsed. A U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports is now underway. The Strait of Hormuz, through which passes roughly a fifth of the world's seaborne energy, remains effectively closed, triggering what some have called the largest oil supply disruption in history. Hanging in the balance are the world’s economic growth prospects.Can diplomacy find an answer?Ambassador Dennis Ross is one of America's most experienced diplomats, having served across Democratic and Republican administrations alike. Host Jay Sapsford asks him to tap years of experience in the Middle East and help us understand why Iran has proven so resilient, and what pathways remain open for Washington as the conflict turns to a standoff.-The Call is a series of live video conversations featuring expert guests from the U.S. Chamber's Global Intelligence Desk. Live access to The Call is a benefit to the Chamber’s members; however, we are pleased to provide recordings of the calls for wider listening thereafter.Learn more about the Global Intelligence Desk: https://globalintelligencedesk.com/Join the conversation on LinkedIn:   / global-intelligence-desk  

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Talks in Islamabad have collapsed. A U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports is now underway. The Strait of Hormuz, through which passes roughly a fifth of the world's seaborne energy, remains effectively closed, triggering what some have called the largest oil supply disruption in history. Hanging in the balance are the world’s economic growth prospects. Can diplomacy find an answer? Ambassador Dennis Ross is one of America's most experienced diplomats, having served across Democratic and Repub...

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