Who Won the War? – with Eli Lake

About this episode

Aviva Klompas discusses the implications of a ceasefire between the US and Iran with journalist Eli Lake.

We want to hear from you. Send questions and comments to podcast@boundlessisrael.org or message Aviva on X at @avivaklompas. After five weeks of fighting, the United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire, halting strikes and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. But while the immediate crisis may be paused, the bigger questions are far from resolved. In this episode, host Aviva Klompas speaks with journalist Eli Lake about what this moment represents. Has the war ended and if so, who ...

People in this episode

Host: Aviva Klompas

Guest: Eli Lake

Topics covered

• ceasefire
• US-Iran relations
• war analysis
• Middle East conflict
• journalism
• political commentary

Keywords

• ceasefire
• Eli Lake
• US Iran conflict
• Strait of Hormuz
• war analysis
• political commentary

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: United States, Iran

Places: Strait of Hormuz

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