U. S. and Iran: A Tense Standoff

The Middle East is heating up, and it's all about Iran's nuclear program. Former Rep. Peter King thinks the U. S. military buildup in the region sends a clear message to Iran. He believes Iran should have gotten the hint last year that President Trump isn't bluffing. King says Trump has been putting a lot of pressure on Iran. He warns that if Iran doesn't let inspectors in and doesn't stop its nuclear program, things could get ugly. Military action might be on the table. King doesn't want a war, and he doesn't think Trump does either. But if it comes to it, King says the U. S. will target key spots first. He even thinks this could lead to the end of Iran's government. Meanwhile, former Rep. Jack Kingston isn't so sure talks will change anything. He thinks Iran will keep doing what it's doing—building missiles, pursuing nuclear power, and funding terrorist groups. Kingston says Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu met with Trump to warn him about trusting Iran.King says any action against Iran would help U. S. interests and calm worries in the Middle East. He thinks countries in the region, including Arab and Muslim nations, are scared of Iran. So, he believes action is needed. Kingston, on the other hand, praised Secretary of State Marco Rubio's speech at the Munich Security Conference. He called it "Reaganesque" and said it was presidential. Kingston liked it so much he listened to it three times. The conversation then shifted to Washington, where lawmakers couldn't agree on funding for the Department of Homeland Security. King says talks are happening, but he has one condition: ICE agents must keep their masks. Kingston thinks the standoff is political and urges Democrats to get back to the negotiating table. He says they were part of the deal and should stick to it.