Interview with U.S Special representative for Iran Brian Hook on Iran tensions

The transcript discusses the US's defensive posture in response to threats from Iran, highlighting the repositioning of military assets due to credible intelligence of potential attacks. It addresses Iran's warnings and the US's commitment to self-defense while maintaining a diplomatic stance. The impact of the nuclear deal and sanctions on Iran's funding of militant groups is explored, alongside the US administration's unified approach to deterring Iran's expansionist policies and nuclear ambitions.

What prompted the U.S. to change its military posture in the region?

• A request from the United Nations

• Threats from North Korea

• Intelligence reports of potential Iranian attacks

• A natural disaster in the region

How does the U.S. plan to respond if Iran initiates an attack?

• By imposing economic sanctions

• By withdrawing all troops from the region

• By responding with military force

• By seeking diplomatic negotiations

What is the U.S. administration's stance on going to war with Iran?

• They are indifferent to the situation

• They are eager to engage in war

• They have already declared war

• They want to avoid war unless provoked

What advantage does the U.S. have by being outside the nuclear deal with Iran?

• A stronger military presence in Iran

• Increased diplomatic relations

• Access to Iranian oil reserves

• Freedom to impose oil and banking sanctions

What is the unified purpose of the U.S. administration regarding Iran?

• To form an alliance with Iran

• To deter Iran's expansionist policies

• To support Iran's nuclear program

• To ignore Iran's regional actions