Retired general on what comes next as Iran responds to U.S. proposal to end war

NPR | By A Martínez

Published May 11, 2026 at 2:41 AM MDT

As Iran delivers a new response to a U.S. truce proposal and President Trump prepares to visit China, NPR's A Martinez asks retired Gen. Joseph Votel about the implications for war in the Middle East.

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A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First. He came to NPR in 2021 and is based out of NPR West.

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