Senior National Security and Legal Analyst Mehek Cooke joins NewsNation’s Katie Pavlich Tonight with a blunt warning: “The next 120 hours will be the most significant hours of our lifetime.” Cooke argues the United States must secure a permanent agreement ensuring Iran will never have uranium—not a short-term deal that expires in five years.
Cooke explains why she believes the stakes extend far beyond the next round of talks, why a deal must be “for a lifetime,” and what leverage she says Iran continues to hold through the Strait of Hormuz and regional pressure. If Iran tries to stall or deter U.S. action, Cooke argues the U.S. must be prepared to eliminate Iran’s economic lifeline and “finish the job.”