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YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Wesley Clark says Iran prisoner release aimed at dividing US opinion | Elizabeth Vargas Reports Thu Jul 16 09:46:14 2026

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Retired Gen. Wesley Clark dismissed Iran’s release of a detained American as a calculated move to “split American public opinion,” arguing the U.S. should instead escalate military pressure to force Tehran into meaningful negotiations. Anchor Elizabeth Vargas delivers the biggest stories, without bias or opinion. Watch "Elizabeth Vargas Reports" every weeknight at 7p/6C on NewsNation. #VargasReports NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.

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