'The US Is Still The Most Important Factor In The Middle East': Inside 'Shaky' Israel-Iran Ceasefire
Eurasia Group senior analyst Gregory Brew joined Brittany Lewis on "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss the United States' strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, as well as the "shaky" ceasefire between Israel and Iran.
Watch the full interview above.
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