Hrant Mikaelian - US-Iran Talks, Orban Loses, Armenia, Polls | Ep 531, Apr 12, 2026

About this episode

This episode discusses the collapse of US-Iran talks, Viktor Orban's election loss, and polling insights from Armenia ahead of the 2026 elections.

Groong Week in Review - April 12, 2026 In this episode, we examine a fast-moving regional and political landscape, from the collapse of the US-Iran talks in Islamabad and the threat of a new naval blockade, to Viktor Orban’s election loss in Hungary and what it may signal for Armenia and the wider region. We also dig into new polling from Armenia, including public views on security, the Iran war, free speech, voter turnout, and party support ahead of the 2026 elections. Along the way, we look...

People in this episode

Guest: Hrant Mikaelian

Topics covered

• US-Iran relations
• Hungary elections
• Armenia politics
• public opinion polling
• security issues
• free speech
• voter turnout

Keywords

• US-Iran talks
• Viktor Orban
• Armenia
• polling
• security
• Iran war
• free speech
• voter turnout
• 2026 elections

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: US-Iran, Viktor Orban

Places: Hungary, Armenia, Islamabad

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