EPISODE · Apr 10, 2026 · 1H 10M
Iran-US ceasefire: pause before escalation or deal? | Eye for Iran | EP 98 |
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A fragile ceasefire appears to be in place between Iran and the United States, but is it really a ceasefire, or simply a brief pause before a new phase of conflict?In this episode of Eye for Iran, former CIA analyst and former National Security Council director Ken Pollack explains why he believes both sides may not have agreed to the same terms, and why the current moment could still lead to renewed escalation. He also warns that if this war ends with the regime intact, the Iranian people may once again be left to pay the price.Then, writer, activist, and Middle East expert Dalia Ziada breaks down the regional fallout. She explains why many Arab states, especially in the Gulf, feel sidelined despite being directly affected by the conflict, and why frustration is also growing over Pakistan’s role.Finally, investigative reporter Jay Solomon joins us to discuss his months-long investigation into Calla Walsh, the 21-year-old American activist who has become a prominent voice amplifying the Iranian regime’s narrative. How did her radicalization happen, and why does it matter?Watch the full episode of Eye for Iran, and subscribe for more in-depth interviews and analysis.Contents for this video:00:00 Fragile ceasefire or pause before escalation?01:42 Ken Pollack joins: what this “ceasefire” really means03:24 Why Washington and Tehran are talking past each other07:05 Will the Iranian people be abandoned again?13:27 What a new phase of war could look like17:24 Trump’s messaging to the people of Iran23:02 Is regime change still possible?30:51 Why Gulf states may move closer to Israel36:51 Dalia Ziada: regional fallout and Arab frustration39:11 Could this accelerate Arab-Israeli alignment?44:02 Pakistan’s role and Saudi disappointment47:08 Lebanon, Hezbollah, and Iran’s regional reach49:37 Qatar rethinking ties to Tehran?52:10 Jay Solomon: who is Calla Walsh?54:29 Cuba, radicalization, and Tehran’s influence01:00:36 How Walsh became part of Iran’s narrative machine01:05:14 Why Gen Z radicalization should worry the West01:07:37 Is this Iran exporting its revolution?01:09:46 Subscribe for more Eye for Iran#iran #usa #israel #war #ceasefire #pakistan #youtube #shorts #youtubeshorts #news #podcast #middleeast
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A fragile ceasefire appears to be in place between Iran and the United States, but is it really a ceasefire, or simply a brief pause before a new phase of conflict?In this episode of Eye for Iran, former CIA analyst and former National Security Council director Ken Pollack explains why he believes both sides may not have agreed to the same terms, and why the current moment could still lead to renewed escalation. He also warns that if this war ends with the regime intact, the Iranian people may once again be left to pay the price.Then, writer, activist, and Middle East expert Dalia Ziada breaks down the regional fallout. She explains why many Arab states, especially in the Gulf, feel sidelined despite being directly affected by the conflict, and why frustration is also growing over Pakistan’s role.Finally, investigative reporter Jay Solomon joins us to discuss his months-long investigation into Calla Walsh, the 21-year-old American activist who has become a prominent voice amplifying the Iranian regime’s narrative. How did her radicalization happen, and why does it matter?Watch the full episode of Eye for Iran, and subscribe for more in-depth interviews and analysis.Contents for this video:00:00 Fragile ceasefire or pause before escalation?01:42 Ken Pollack joins: what this “ceasefire” really means03:24 Why Washington and Tehran are talking past each other07:05 Will the Iranian people be abandoned again?13:27 What a new phase of war could look like17:24 Trump’s messaging to the people of Iran23:02 Is regime change still possible?30:51 Why Gulf states may move closer to Israel36:51 Dalia Ziada: regional fallout and Arab frustration39:11 Could this accelerate Arab-Israeli alignment?44:02 Pakistan’s role and Saudi disappointment47:08 Lebanon, Hezbollah, and Iran’s regional reach49:37 Qatar rethinking ties to Tehran?52:10 Jay Solomon: who is Calla Walsh?54:29 Cuba, radicalization, and Tehran’s influence01:00:36 How Walsh became part of Iran’s narrative machine01:05:14 Why Gen Z radicalization should worry the West01:07:37 Is this Iran exporting its revolution?01:09:46 Subscribe for more Eye for Iran#iran #usa #israel #war #ceasefire #pakistan #youtube #shorts #youtubeshorts #news #podcast #middleeast
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