Keep pulling the thread on Ian Bremmer.
Iran has targeted the United Arab Emirates with missiles.
Iran has issued a warning that it is tightening its control over the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. President announced 'Operation Freedom' to provide assistance to, but not formally escort, commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
The UAE Ministry of Defense stated that it intercepted missile attacks from Iran.
According to Ian Bremmer, Iran's negotiating position is that it will only discuss ending its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz if its own ships are allowed passage.
Ian Bremmer states that 150 Iranian leaders have been killed during the ongoing conflict.
Ian Bremmer believes President Trump is not receiving an accurate assessment of the conflict with Iran because his advisors and international leaders 'sugarcoat' their reports to maintain access and avoid criticism.
Ian Bremmer asserts the most significant geopolitical consequence of the current war is the emergence of open hostility between the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.
Ian Bremmer states that the United Arab Emirates decided to leave OPEC during the war as a result of its growing hostility with Saudi Arabia.
Ian Bremmer states that Pakistan provides a 'nuclear umbrella' for Saudi Arabia.
Ian Bremmer predicts that Saudi Arabia will eventually make a deal with Iran, which will be facilitated by Pakistan and China.
China has threatened to retaliate against U.S. sanctions on its refineries by allowing the sanctioned Chinese companies to sue American companies operating in China for damages.