5/26/26: Trump Bombs Iran, Prof Marandi On Negotiations, Trump Pauses Taiwan Arms Sales
Summary
Hosts Saagar Enjeti and Crystal Reynolds discuss the deteriorating prospects of a US-Iran ceasefire, citing recent US airstrikes in Iran and escalated Israeli attacks in Lebanon. Professor Mohamed Mirandi provides the Iranian perspective on negotiations, while the hosts analyze Trump’s demand for Gulf states to join the Abraham Accords. The episode also covers the US pause on Taiwan arms sales and federal lawsuits against Minnesota’s prediction market ban.
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Show housekeeping, platform migration, and anniversary
Iran deal collapse, US strikes, and Abraham Accords
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Interview with Prof. Mirfendereski on Iran negotiations
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US weapons sales pause, China relations, and global security
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