This Could Spiral Fast… The U.S. Just Escalated the War With Iran | Bakari Sellers On CNN

Tensions are rising as the U.S. moves into a more aggressive phase of the conflict with Iran - and the stakes couldn’t be higher. With military pressure increasing in the Strait of Hormuz, global markets, oil supply, and international alliances are all being pulled into the equation. At the same time, questions are growing around strategy, long-term planning, and what the actual endgame looks like. In this panel discussion, the conversation explores: The risks behind escalating military action The economic consequences for the rest of the world Whether current decisions are part of a clear strategy - or something more reactive And how global powers are responding as tensions rise As the situation continues to evolve, one thing is clear: the outcome of this conflict won’t just impact the region - it could reshape global stability. Website: www.bakarisellers.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bakarisellers Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Bakari_Sellers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bakarisellers Bakari Sellers made history in 2006 when, at just 22 years old, he defeated a 26-year incumbent State Representative to become the youngest member of the South Carolina state legislature and the youngest African American elected official in the nation. His political career did not stop there. In 2014, Sellers won the Democratic nomination for Lt. Governor in South Carolina, and has also worked for United States Congressman James Clyburn and former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin. Sellers is the author of The New York Times best-selling book My Vanishing Country: A Memoir, which has been described as part memoir, part historical and cultural analysis – illustrating the lives of America’s forgotten black working-class men and women. He has also expanded his audience with the Bakari Sellers Podcast, a twice-a-week show part of The Ringer Podcast Network that addresses a variety of topics. He is also a prominent political contributor for CNN. #iranwar2026 #bakarisellers #trump