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EPISODE · Apr 13, 2026 · 58 MIN

Iran Peace Talks Collapse. What Comes Next?

from Making the Argument with Nick Freitas

After 21 Hours of negotiations in Islamabad, Vice President JD Vance walked out of the room without a deal. Peace talks between the United States and Iran have collapsed. Within hours, President Trump announced the US Navy would begin blockading the Strait of Hormuz. So what happens now?SPONSOR: Lear CapitalGold and silver are at all-time highs driven by inflation, market instability, and a weaker dollar. Lear Capital helps you protect your savings by diversifying into precious metals with no upfront fees and no obligation. Get your free investor guide and see how much bonus gold or silver you qualify for—up to $20,000 with a qualified purchase.Call 800-707-4575 or visit https://www.Nick4Lear.com-----SPONSOR: Alliance Defending FreedomAlliance Defending Freedom is on the front lines defending free speech, religious liberty, and parental rights. They've won major Supreme Court victories including helping overturn Roe v. Wade and securing landmark free speech protections. Your gift will be matched dollar for dollar.Have your gift matched dollar for dollar at https://www.JoinADF.com/NICK-----GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IC: https://NickJFreitas.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVATwitter: https://twitter.com/NickJFreitasYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NickjfreitasTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nickfreitas3.000:00:00 – Why peace talks between the United States and Iran failed.00:01:07 – Trump’s strategy regarding Iranian failure to open the straits.00:04:16 – Exploring the deal breaker points in the nuclear negotiation.00:09:46 – Primary and secondary sanctions versus the threat of war.00:14:07 – Iran’s use of proxies and the conflict in Lebanon.00:19:50 – Why Iran does not actually control the Strait of Hormuz.00:23:42 – Trump’s official statement on the blockade and illegal extortion.00:28:13 – Global oil prices and the impact on the economy.00:44:52 – Operational environments and motivating the United States voting population.00:54:37 – Why Americans prioritize domestic issues over foreign military conflicts

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