Even as the U.S. claims to be nearing an agreement to end the conflict, Tehran's ability to close the Strait of Hormuz and hold the global economy hostage has reinforced the power of regime hard-liners.
Isaac Chotiner is a staff writer at The New Yorker, where he is the principal contributor to Q. & A., a series of interviews with public figures across various fields including politics, media, and technology. His work often explores themes of government and politics, public policy, and security, reflecting a deep interest in regional and world news. Chotiner's writing has also been featured in notable publications such as The Atlantic, The Washington Post, and the Wall Street Journal.
