And he's saying to the people that the fourth, fifth tier, whatever level of leadership remains, he's saying to them now he would prefer a negotiated settlement. Now, apparently they have some power because They promised the president that they would allow 20 specific tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. And my understanding is those tankers made it through, so they must have some degree of power. (07:22–07:28)
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