Michael Weiss: Iran Is Not Likely to Forget about the War

Michael Weiss: Iran Is Not Likely to Forget about the War

From The Bulwark Daily by The Bulwark

April 14, 2026 · 59 min

About this episode

Michael Weiss discusses the potential for Iranian revenge and the implications of peace negotiations, alongside reflections on recent political events in Hungary and Trump's declining political support.

The Iranian regime may be wounded, but it’s likely to seek revenge for the war at some point, maybe even through sleeper cells in the United States. And with a second round of peace negotiations potentially in the works, Iran could rake in billions in return for pausing its nuclear program. On the more uplifting side, the election news out of Hungary has feel-good shades of 1989, and is a reminder that reality and facts can get in the way of a stubborn authoritarian. Plus, Tim on Trump's Jesus post and how he's losing political allies by the minute. Michael Weiss once again joins Tim Miller. show notes: Michael's Substack ON SALE NOW: Bulwark+ members-only presale for Bulwark Live shows in San Diego and LA through TheBulwark.com/Events Tickets for these shows go on sale for everyone else at noon P.T. April 17 Tim’s livestream Wednesday on Coachella and more Cathy on how the Iran war looks from Russia

People in this episode

Host: Tim Miller

Guest: Michael Weiss

Topics covered

  • Iran
  • nuclear program
  • peace negotiations
  • Hungary elections
  • Trump
  • authoritarianism

Keywords

  • Iran
  • nuclear program
  • peace negotiations
  • Hungary
  • Trump
  • authoritarianism
  • sleeper cells
  • political allies

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Books & works: Cathy on how the Iran war looks from Russia

Places: Iran, United States, Hungary

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