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)