The unsettled score in Iran | feat. David Adesnik

The unsettled score in Iran | feat. David Adesnik

From FDD Morning Brief by FDD

April 15, 2026 · 22 min

About this episode

The episode discusses recent developments in Iran and the Middle East, including talks between Lebanon and Israel and the expiration of a defense agreement between Italy and Israel.

Headlines: Lebanon and Israel held direct talks for the first time in decades. The Trump administration is gearing up for its blockade of Iranian vessels in the Persian Gulf. There are plans for new ceasefire talks in Islamabad. The UK and France are planning to host virtual talks to iron out a strategy for securing the Strait of Hormuz. A defense cooperation memorandum of understanding between Italy and Israel that’s automatically renewed every five years since 2005 expired on Monday. Yesterday, Rome announced that it’s ending the agreement amidst the ongoing war in the Middle East. -- FDD Executive Director Jon Schanzer provides timely situational updates and analysis, followed by a conversation with David Adesnik. Learn more at: https://www.fdd.org/fddmorningbrief

People in this episode

Host: Jon Schanzer

Guest: David Adesnik

Topics covered

  • Iran
  • Middle East conflict
  • defense cooperation
  • ceasefire talks
  • international relations
  • maritime security

Keywords

  • Iran
  • Lebanon
  • Israel
  • defense cooperation
  • ceasefire talks
  • Strait of Hormuz
  • Trump administration
  • maritime security
  • Middle East

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: FDD, Italy, Israel

Places: Iran, Lebanon, Israel, UK, France, Strait of Hormuz, Islamabad

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