About this episode

The episode discusses Iran's suspension of ceasefire talks with the U.S. amid renewed airstrikes and highlights New York City's mayor's controversial stance on the Israel Day Parade.

Iran suspends ceasefire negotiations with the United States as airstrikes resume in the Middle East. With threats of Iran to close the Strait of Hormuz, can a deal be reached on keeping it open? Plus, New York City mayor Zoran Mamdani breaks precedent and refuses to attend the city's annual Israel Day Parade, reflecting his own anti-Israel sentiments and similar opinions growing inside the Democratic Party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Paul Gigot

Guest: Zoran Mamdani

Topics covered

• Iran
• U.S. relations
• ceasefire negotiations
• Middle East airstrikes
• New York City politics
• Israel Day Parade
• Democratic Party sentiments

Keywords

• Iran
• ceasefire
• United States
• Zoran Mamdani
• Israel Day Parade
• Middle East
• Democratic Party
• airstrikes
• Strait of Hormuz

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Democratic Party

Places: Iran, United States, Strait of Hormuz

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