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EPISODE · May 5, 2026 · 24 MIN

Can the Iran war peace talks survive Gulf escalation?

from The Inside Story Podcast · host Al Jazeera

Tension escalates rapidly across the Gulf, despite last month's ceasefire. An oil facility hit in the United Arab Emirates, Iranian boats attacked, while the US tries to force open a shipping route in the Strait of Hormuz. So, what does this mean for hopes of an end to the Iran war?  In this episode:  Negar Mortazavi, Senior Fellow at the Center for International Policy in Washington DC and host of the 'Iran Podcast'  Jason Campbell, Senior Fellow at the Middle East Institute in In Washington DC  Jasmine El Gamal, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Averos Strategies, former Pentagon Middle East Adviser between 2008 and 2015  Host: Tom McRae Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

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Tension escalates rapidly across the Gulf, despite last month's ceasefire. An oil facility hit in the United Arab Emirates, Iranian boats attacked, while the US tries to force open a shipping route in the Strait of Hormuz. So, what does this mean...

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