‘Long way from being fully open’: John Kirby breaks down status of Hormuz Strait amid disputes

The fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is facing tough tests as Israel and Hezbollah exchange strikes in Lebanon. This as officials from the U.S., Iran, and Pakistan are set to meet in the coming days for peace talks. Former Pentagon, State Department, and White House Spokesperson and MS NOW National Security Analyst retired Rear Admiral John Kirby joins Alex Witt with his analysis. MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and the World. » Subscribe to MS NOW:    / @msnow   » Subscribe to MS NOW’s We the People Newsletter for exclusive content from your favorite MS NOW anchors. Sign up now for free at https://ms.now/joinus MS NOW is the go-to destination for domestic and international breaking news, and best-in-class opinion journalism. For more context and news coverage of the most important stories of our day click here: https://www.ms.now/ #iran #politics #trump

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