About this episode

Experts assess the implications of the new Iran deal and its impact on the Middle East.

The United States and Iran announced a framework deal that includes a 60-day ceasefire and reopens the Strait of Hormuz. CSIS Middle East Program experts Mona Yacoubian, Michael Ratney, Paul Salem, and Susan Ziadeh assess the winners and losers of the deal, what challenges lie ahead, and what it means for the emerging order in the Middle East.

People in this episode

Guests: Mona Yacoubian, Michael Ratney, Paul Salem, Susan Ziadeh

Topics covered

• Iran Deal
• Middle East
• Ceasefire
• International Relations
• Geopolitics

Keywords

• Iran
• United States
• Middle East
• ceasefire
• Strait of Hormuz
• geopolitics
• international relations

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Center for Strategic and International Studies

Places: United States, Iran, Strait of Hormuz

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