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Jonathan Gilliam, former Navy SEAL, and former FBI Special Agent, and retired Lt. Col. Hal Kempfer, former Marine intelligence officer, joined NTD's Steve Lance for a panel discussion.

The panel discussed President Donald Trump's deadline of 8:00 p.m. EST on Tuesday for Iran to make a deal to end the war or the United States would strike Iran's bridges.

They also discussed Vice President JD Vance's explanation of the U.S. military action in Iran, and his characterization of Iran's use of the Strait of Hormuz for economic terrorism.

The panel discussed Iran's immovable position despite catastrophic consequences, U.S. and Israeli strikes on Tuesday that hit Iran’s oil, rail, bridges, and military targets on Kharg Island, and the Gulf states' preparation for possible retaliation from Iran.

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Sam Dorman is a Washington correspondent covering courts and politics for The Epoch Times. You can follow him on X at @EpochofDorman.

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Troy Myers is a regional reporter based in St. Augustine, Florida. His background includes breaking, criminal justice, and investigative writing for local news, producing on a national morning newscast in Washington, D.C., and working with an award-winning, weekly investigative news program. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his dog at the beach.

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US, Iran Agree to 2-Week Cease-Fire

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Jacob Burg reports on the state of Florida for The Epoch Times. He covers a variety of topics including crime, politics, science, education, wildlife, family issues, and features. He previously wrote about sports, politics, and breaking news for the Sarasota Herald Tribune.