Trump is stuck in his war
Aug 15, 20269m
Trump is trapped in a war he thought would be quick and easy. Now he’s realizing it isn’t winnable, yet refusing to exit without claiming victory. Negar Mortazavi on BBC
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Trump is trapped in a war he thought would be quick and easy. Now he’s realizing it isn’t winnable, yet refusing to exit without claiming victory. Negar Mortazavi on BBC
Trump is trapped in a war he thought would be quick and easy. Now he’s realizing it isn’t winnable, yet refusing to exit without claiming victory. Negar Mortazavi on BBC
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As the U.S.-Iran MOU unravels, clashes in the Strait of Hormuz are pushing both sides back toward war. We examine the escalation, the strategy in Washington and Tehran, and what remains of diplomacy. Negar Mortazavi on A
The U.S. and Iran are exchanging strikes for the sixth day in a row, as the two countries battle for control of the Strait of Hormuz. Negar Mortazavi joins NPR
Trump imposes a blockade on Iran. Tehran escalates in the Strait of Hormuz. Both sides are back to hot conflict. What are their goals, what is the strategy, and who can absorb more pain over the long run? Negar Mortazavi
President Trump’s effort to stretch the limits of the U.S.–Iran MoU after facing criticism for signing it, and why Tehran is signaling that it is willing to fight rather than accept more pressure or concessions. Negar Mo
In this episode of The Iran Podcast, Negar Mortazavi speaks with Sina Azodi about his book, Iran and the Bomb, tracing the history of Iran’s nuclear program from its origins under the Shah through the 1979 revolution, th
In this episode of The Iran Podcast, Negar Mortazavi speaks with Sina Azodi about his book, Iran and the Bomb, tracing the history of Iran’s nuclear program from its origins under the Shah through the 1979 revolution, th
The latest U.S.-Iran escalation has put the fragile Memorandum of Understanding under growing strain, with the Strait of Hormuz emerging as the central flashpoint. Tensions continue despite ongoing diplomacy, while both
The funeral of Ayatollah Khamenei, its religious and political significance, the domestic, regional, and international messages behind the ceremony, and what it signals about continuity, succession, and the future of the
The funeral of Ayatollah Khamenei marks a pivotal moment in Iran’s modern history. Beyond its religious significance, the ceremony serves as a political statement, projecting continuity, resilience, and succession while
Negar Mortazavi joins Times Radio to discuss the peace talks between the U.S. and Iran with mediation from Qatar.
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