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Apr 14, 2026US-Iran RelationsNuclear DiplomacyInternational Conflict

Exclusive: Former American & Iranian Negotiators on Ceasefire Talks & How War Could End

Former US and Iranian negotiators dissect the collapse of recent peace talks, the impact of US military actions and blockades, and the deep-seated mistrust hindering a resolution to the nuclear dispute.

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Feb 26, 2026US-Iran relationsNuclear negotiationsSanctions

Top U.S. & World Headlines — February 26, 2026

This episode covers a rapid-fire series of global and domestic headlines, from escalating US-Iran tensions and the Cuban humanitarian crisis to Israeli actions in Gaza, the Epstein scandal's fallout, and controversial Trump administration policies.

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Feb 20, 2026US-Iran relationsTrump administration foreign policyMiddle East military buildup

Jeremy Scahill: Despite Ongoing Talks, Trump Admin Is "Obsessed" with Destroying Iran

Jeremy Scahill reveals the Trump administration's alleged obsession with ending Iran's Islamic Revolution, detailing a massive military buildup and two potential US attack scenarios, despite ongoing negotiations.

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Feb 18, 2026US-Iran relationsGeopolitical conflictMiddle East security

"Extremely Dangerous Situation": Trita Parsi Warns U.S. & Iran Have Incentives to Escalate Conflict

Expert Trita Parsi warns of an 'extremely dangerous situation' where both the US and Iran are incentivized to escalate conflict, driven by contradictory calculations and a shifting regional dynamic where Iran serves as a de facto buffer against an unrestrained Israel.

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