About this episode
The episode discusses the postponement of negotiations between U.S. and Iranian officials amidst ongoing military operations and economic sanctions.
Negotiations between President Trump’s envoys and those of the Islamic Republic of Iran were postponed. Operation Epic Fury halts in an uneasy ceasefire as Operation Economic Fury begins cutting off Tehran’s revenue streams. The Strait of Hormuz is not yet a safe space. FDD Research Fellow Max Meizlish, a former Treasury official, and Adjunct Fellow Joseph Zacks, a former CIA official, join host Cliff May to take stock.
People in this episode
Host: Cliff May
Guests: Max Meizlish, Joseph Zacks
Topics covered
- ceasefire
- Iran negotiations
- U.S. foreign policy
- economic sanctions
- Middle East security
Keywords
- ceasefire
- Iran
- Trump
- sanctions
- Strait of Hormuz
- FDD
- Middle East
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Islamic Republic of Iran, FDD
Places: Strait of Hormuz
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