Event Brief
Former US hostage says US can’t use force with Iran
Filed: Aug 02, 2026 at 3:06 PM ET
Summary: John Limbert says Washington cannot bomb and assassinate its way to a better relationship with Iran.
WHO: John Limbert
WHAT: Says the US cannot bomb and assassinate its way to a better relationship with Iran
WHEN: Aug 02, 2026 at 2:28 PM ET
WHERE: Iran
WHY: He is reacting to the idea that Washington could improve relations with Iran through bombing and assassination.
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