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Ron Johnson: “Iran has really basically succeeded in that Shia Crescent.”

Featuring: Ron Johnson, Republican | U.S. Senate, Wisconsin

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Sen. Johnson on CNBC's Squawk Box

Published | Video Starts at 02:16

So, no, what we've seen is because of this agreement, you know, the beginning, if not the fait accompli of the strategic realignment in the Middle east. And Iran has really basically succeeded in that Shia Crescent. And you know, from my standpoint, I don't think that's a good thing for either regional peace in the Middle east or for world security. (02:16–02:21)

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