No Deal - with Dr. Michael Oren

About this episode

Aviva Klompas discusses the implications of the failed U.S.–Iran talks in Islamabad with Dr. Michael Oren.

We want to hear from you. Send questions and comments to podcast@boundlessisrael.org or message Aviva on X at @avivaklompas. U.S.–Iran talks in Islamabad ended without a deal, leaving the ceasefire on shaky ground and major questions unanswered. In this episode, host Aviva Klompas speaks with Dr. Michael Oren about what the breakdown means and where things may be headed. They examine whether the damage inflicted on Iran translates into lasting strategic gains, or if the regime retains enough ...

People in this episode

Host: Aviva Klompas

Guest: Dr. Michael Oren

Topics covered

• U.S.-Iran relations
• ceasefire
• strategic gains
• Middle East politics
• diplomacy

Keywords

• U.S.-Iran talks
• ceasefire
• diplomacy
• Middle East
• strategic gains

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Boundless Israel, Inc.

Places: U.S., Iran, Islamabad

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