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In this bonus episode of The Brink, Andrew and Jake unpack the fallout from Donald Trump’s proposed Iran deal and ask whether the United States has just handed a major strategic victory to the Iranian regime.
The conversation explores what went wrong after the 12 Day War, why the original campaign against Iran appeared to lose momentum, and whether a different outcome was possible. We discuss the role of Donald Trump, JD Vance, Benjamin Netanyahu, and the wider network of regional actors shaping events behind the scenes.
Andrew and Jake also examine the future of Israel’s relationship with the United States, the growing tensions between Washington and Jerusalem, and what this means for the balance of power across the Middle East. From Lebanon and Hezbollah to the Gulf states and the Strait of Hormuz, they consider how the region is being reshaped in real time.
Finally, the discussion turns to the Iranian people, the future of the regime, and whether there is still hope for meaningful change despite the setbacks of recent weeks.
Chapters
00:00 Iran Deal and Its Implications
02:28 Debate on the Iran Deal's Silver Linings
09:43 Trump's Role and the Impact on U.S. Strategy
15:29 The Role of Other Countries and Influence on Trump
18:34 Psychological Profiling and Trump's Vulnerabilities
30:53 The Impact on U.S.-Israel Relationship
35:20 Bibi's Leadership and Israel's Challenges
39:29 The Conflict in Lebanon and Its Implications
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