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Mon Apr 6, 2026, 07:31 PM Monday

Former NATO commander on Iran rejecting ceasefire proposal: 'They still have cards to play'

Source: The Hill

James Stavridis, a former NATO commander, on Monday said Iran hasn’t accepted a ceasefire because they “still have cards” to play in the war.

Stavridis, during an appearance on CNN’s “Situation Room,” said that “Iran wants to hold on to its high-value cards: number one, Strait of Hormuz closure, and number two, almost 1,000 pounds of enriched uranium.”

“So, they still have cards to play,” he added.

The former NATO commander noted the price fluctuation was caused by Iran’s decision to close a critical choke point. The Strait of Hormuz’s closure has caused energy prices to spike and oil transports to slow. The strait’s shutdown has also pushed President Trump to issue threats of additional strikes on Iran.

Read more: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/former-nato-commander-iran-rejecting-200254018.html



Better cards than Demented Donny
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Simple enough for Donny to understand too. Nt BootinUp Monday #1
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