About this episode

The episode discusses the current state of US-Iran peace talks amidst rising tensions and also covers events in Milan related to design and watches.

Days before the ceasefire ends, the US has seized an Iranian vessel as Tehran downplays the prospect of peace talks. What is the path forward? Then: We head to Milan for Salone del Mobile and talk Watches and Wonders. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics covered

• US-Iran relations
• peace talks
• ceasefire
• Milan design week
• watches

Keywords

• US
• Iran
• peace talks
• ceasefire
• Milan
• Salone del Mobile
• Watches and Wonders

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: US, Iran

Places: Milan

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