[투나잇이슈] 트럼프 "2~3주 타격"…이란 '보복공격' 맞불 / 연합뉴스TV (YonhapnewsTV)

[Guests: Cho Han-beom, Senior Research Fellow at the Korea Institute for National Unification; Shin Jong-woo, Secretary General of the Korea Defense and Security Forum] U.S. President Trump delivered a national address 33 days after the airstrikes on Iran. He stated that the achievement of key objectives is within sight and also mentioned that he would "deliver an extremely powerful blow to Iran over the next two to three weeks." We will discuss these details with Senior Research Fellow Cho Han-beom of the Korea Institute for National Unification and Secretary General Shin Jong-woo of the Korea Defense and Security Forum. [Question 1] President Trump delivered his first national address since the start of the war with Iran. It was expected that he would reveal specific plans for ending the war. However, the focus seemed to be on quelling public concerns about the war becoming prolonged. What are your thoughts on this? [Question 2] President Trump threatened to "turn Iran back to the Stone Age," stating that he would deliver an extremely powerful blow to Iran over the next two to three weeks. Iran has also retaliated by declaring that it will continue the war until the U.S. reaches "eternal regret and surrender." How do you foresee the future course of the war? [Question 3] In fact, right up until the speech, attention was focused on whether a "declaration of the end of the war" would be issued. There was also interest in whether there would be a decision or message that could change the situation in the Middle East. However, President Trump focused on further escalating the level of his offensive. Given these hardline messages, some interpret this as an indication that negotiations with Iran are facing significant difficulties. [Question 4] U.S. President Trump has urged allies to join in managing the Strait of Hormuz. He told countries that rely on crude oil imports through the Strait of Hormuz to either purchase from the U.S. or defend the strait themselves. Does this mean he will no longer be involved in the opening of the Strait of Hormuz? [Question 5] It is reported that discussions regarding the construction of an oil pipeline to bypass the strait are intensifying among Middle Eastern oil-producing nations in response to Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Haven't there been similar discussions in the past? Even if a new oil pipeline is constructed, it seems impossible to completely avoid the threat of attack, doesn't it? [Question 6] The UK is scheduled to hold a meeting of 35 foreign ministers to discuss the Strait of Hormuz issue. Our government will also participate in this meeting via video conference. It appears that the international community's response direction will be shared at this meeting. Given the significant uncertainty in the Middle East, will concrete joint measures emerge? [Question 7] President Trump has publicly brought up the "withdrawal from NATO" card. In an interview with the British press, he likened NATO, which has existed for over 70 years, to a "paper tiger," suggesting that NATO is unnecessary and even hinting at withdrawal. If the US withdraws from NATO, what do you foresee the repercussions? [Question 8] The pro-Iranian Houthi rebels in Yemen have warned that if Gulf states join the attack on Iran, they could blockade the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a strategic stronghold and gateway to the Red Sea. Currently, no Gulf states have officially joined this war. How do you foresee the future movements of Gulf nations? ▣ 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/