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Mark Esper: Ceasefire with Iran was Never in Place

Thought Leader: Mark Esper
July 15, 2026

Mark Esper, Former Secretary of Defense spoke with David Gura at the Aspen Security Forum and said that he believes a ceasefire was never in place with Iran, but that the Memorandum of Understanding was thrown out the window. he also discussed NATO’s involvement in Russia’s war with Ukraine.

The Honorable Mark Esper served as U.S. Secretary of Defense and Secretary of the Army, with decades of leadership across government, business, and the military. A West Point Distinguished Graduate and author of A Sacred Oath, he now works in venture capital and private equity. A top speaker across economic and finance, geopolitics, military leadership, and technology, Esper brings audiences informed perspectives on global security, leadership, and strategic decision-making. To bring Mark Esper to your next speaking event, contact WWSG.

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