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Considering the situation now where nuclear threat was not handled thoroughly and the regime

seems to be intact, considering the price Israel paid, Israel in the United States in global

arena, and of course domestically, the quick answer is no. It wasn't worth it.

Hopefully, it's not the end of the war. But if you are forcing me to evaluate the situation right now,

the quick answer is no.

We have to go back and win militarily the battle for Hormuz, or Iran will emerge out of this

with a true strategic victory and a permanent threat and stranglehold for Hormuz, or Iran will emerge out of this with a true strategic

victory and a permanent threat and stranglehold over Hormuz.

Now we have a fighting chance, and I hope President Trump fights and doesn't negotiate with

a regime that has no desire to give up nuclear concessions that meet the president's minimum

demands.

Thank you. nuclear concessions that meet the president's minimum demands. It's 7.30 a.m. on Sunday, June 7th here in New York City, it is 2.30 p.m. on Sunday, June 7th in Israel,

as Israelis closely follow the negotiations between the United States and Iran. As of this recording,

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