Iran’s Long Shadow
Panelists on 'Washington Week With The Atlantic' discuss the geopolitical consequences of the ongoing U.S. blockade of Iran. Experts analyze the risks of regional escalation and the strategic implications of the administration's current foreign policy.
Why it matters
The discussion addresses critical national security concerns and the potential for a wider conflict in the Middle East.
Panelists joined to discuss the political consequences of the continued conflict.
Courtesy of Washington Week With The Atlantic August 15, 2026, 10:25 AM ET Share Save Editor’s Note: Washington Week With The Atlantic is a partnership between NewsHour Productions, WETA, and The Atlantic airing every Friday on PBS stations nationwide. Check your local listings , watch full episodes here , or listen to the weekly podcast here . Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has said that the U.S. could maintain a blockade of Iran “indefinitely.” On Washington Week With The Atlantic , panelists joined to discuss the political consequences of the continued conflict, and more.
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