Episode Number
71

Ali Vaez, Iran Project Director at the International Crisis Group, discusses why the Iran nuclear talks could remain in ‘suspended animation;’  why some Iranian leaders may prefer to stick with the ‘resistance economy’ rather than pursue sanctions relief under a new nuclear deal;  why the window for goodwill gestures to shake up the nuclear talks may have passed;  and the prospects for release of Iranian-American detainees in Iran.

Links:

-The Takeaway: Khamenei warns neighboring Azerbaijan over Israel ties (Al-Monitor)

-Iran introduces its own version of maximum pressure (Al-Monitor)

-Raisi ready to support 'any diplomatic plan' that lifts sanctions on Iran (Al-Monitor)

-Cyprus assassination attempt paints picture of an emboldened Iran (Al-Monitor)

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