State Department spokesperson on Iran war and U.S. visa revocations
A State Department spokesperson addressed ongoing tensions with Iran and the U.S. government's stance on the Strait of Hormuz. The discussion touched on economic sanctions, the U.S. objective of preventing Iranian nuclear proliferation, and controversial rhetoric regarding the waterway.
Why it matters
The status of the Strait of Hormuz is a critical geopolitical issue affecting global oil supply and international security.
NPR's Rob Schmitz speaks with State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott about the with Iran and the hundreds of thousands of foreign nationals who have had their U.S. visa revoked.
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