[투나잇이슈] 트럼프, 파병 거절 '불만'…정부 "동향 살필 것" / 연합뉴스TV (YonhapnewsTV)

[Guests: Yang Wook, Research Fellow at the Asan Institute for Policy Studies; Baek Seung-hoon, Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for Middle Eastern Studies, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies] As allies showed a lukewarm attitude toward the demand to send troops to the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. President Trump expressed his displeasure, stating, "I don't need anyone's help." The government announced that it would closely monitor developments, paying close attention to the remarks made by U.S. President Donald Trump, who has changed his stance. We will discuss this in detail with Yang Wook, Research Fellow at the Asan Institute for Policy Studies, and Baek Seung-hoon, Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for Middle Eastern Studies, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies. [Question 1] It has been reported that U.S. President Donald Trump is greatly angered by European allies expressing reluctance regarding the demand to deploy troops to the Strait of Hormuz. There have even been comments that "it is the first time I have seen him so angry." Is it being interpreted that his reversal of position to say "I don't need anyone's help" is not a withdrawal of the troop deployment demand itself, but rather a form of pressure through paradoxical expression? [Question 2] It is reported that Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is struggling to decide on the method of dispatching warships to the Strait of Hormuz ahead of her summit with U.S. President Trump. The true intention behind President Trump's remark that "there is no need for troop deployment" is expected to be revealed during the U.S.-Japan summit. What decision will Japan make? [Question 3] The U.S. military struck Iranian missile bases near the Strait of Hormuz with bunker busters. Following this strike, there are predictions that the U.S. military may deploy ground forces to strategic locations, such as the Strait of Hormuz, using amphibious assault ships. [Question 4] The Israeli military, having eliminated Ali Larijani, the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council and Iran's top security chief, has expressed its determination to track down and eliminate the new leader, Mojtaba Khamenei as well. With the death of Larijani, who acted as a mediator between the Iranian military and political leadership, there are concerns that a diplomatic solution to the war will become more distant. [Question 5] Israel, having eliminated key figures of the Iranian regime including Supreme National Security Council Secretary Larijani, has now announced that it assassinated the Iranian Minister of Intelligence through a targeted airstrike. Furthermore, stating that "there will be additional major surprises," it warned that "significant 'surprises' are anticipated that will escalate the war against Iran and Lebanese Hezbollah on all fronts." Will assassination operations targeting the Iranian leadership proceed even more aggressively in the future? [Question 6] Iran, which had vowed "harsh revenge" following the news of Larijani's death, launched a "counterattack" targeting Israel overnight. It is reported that two people were killed in a wide-ranging ballistic missile strike against Israel. It is said that the damage was particularly severe as missiles equipped with cluster bombs struck central Israel. [Question 7] Meanwhile, foreign media reports indicate that Iran is negotiating with eight nations on the condition that only ships carrying crude oil traded in Chinese yuan be allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. What do you believe is the underlying motive behind this approach of allowing passage based on a political agreement instead of a complete blockade of the Strait of Hormuz? [Question 8] Joe Kent, Director of the National Counterterrorism Center at the U.S. National Intelligence Agency, has resigned, stating his opposition to a war with Iran. He claimed on social media that the invasion of Iran was the result of intelligence manipulation by Israel. Given that Director Kent was an ardent supporter of President Trump, is there an analysis suggesting that this reveals a split within the MAGA faction? ▣ Subscribe to Yonhap News TV's documentary channel 'Docu-Digging'    / @docu-digging   ▣ Subscribe to Yonhap News TV YouTube Channel    / @yonhapnewstv23   ▣ The Beginning of Korean News, Yonhap News TV / Yonhap News TV http://www.yonhapnewstv.co.kr/