Morning Shot: US–Iran Tensions and What Comes Next

Tensions between the US and Iran have been building since early January, following weeks of protests inside Iran and repeated warnings from President Donald Trump that Washington could take “strong action” in response to Iran’s crackdown. As the US weighs its options, military assets have been repositioned in the region and diplomatic efforts have been underway among US allies to prevent further escalation. Why should we be paying attention here in Singapore? Dr. James M. Dorsey, Adjunct Senior Fellow at Nanyang Technological University’s S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies joins the Breakfast Show to unpack what has happened so far, the signals being sent by key players, and the possible paths the situation could take in the days ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.