About this episode

The episode discusses the shifting standoff with Iran and the implications of a potential one-page deal framework.

Today, Jess, Les, and Algene take stock of a rapidly shifting standoff with Iran. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced that Operation Epic Fury has concluded, with the U.S. moving to a more defensive posture. At the same time, Operation Freedom—aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz and escorting commercial shipping—was launched and then paused within roughly a day, as reports emerged that the U.S., Iran, and Pakistan may be nearing a one-page framework for a broader deal. What do we actually know about the emerging one-page deal framework? Why hasn't Congress forced a War Powers vote after the 60-day deadline—and what does that say about political incentives on both sides? Is there still a window to shape a deal that improves conditions for the Iranian people? Check out the answers to these questions and more in this episode of Fault Lines. @nottvjessjones @lestermunson   @algenesajery Like what we're doing here?  Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe.  And don't forget to follow @faultlines_pod and @masonnatsec on Twitter! We are also on YouTube; watch today's episode here: https://youtu.be/8ZG9MMAkr0o Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jess, Les, Algene

Topics covered

• Iran
• U.S. foreign policy
• War Powers
• political incentives
• diplomacy
• commercial shipping

Keywords

• Iran
• Marco Rubio
• Operation Epic Fury
• Operation Freedom
• Strait of Hormuz
• War Powers
• diplomacy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Operation Epic Fury, Operation Freedom

Places: Iran, Pakistan, Strait of Hormuz

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