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EPISODE · Jun 21, 2026 · 8 MIN

Trumps Tony Soprano approach to Iran shows he has no cards to play - Foreign policy expert

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Donald Trump is lashing out with public threats because he has no leverage left to play against Iran. Foreign policy expert Joe Cirincione argued on corespondent that Trump’s aggressive, mob-boss style rhetoric mimics a "Tony Soprano" approach to cover up a weak negotiating hand.This critique comes as Vice President JD Vance leads a U.S. delegation in Switzerland for critical peace talks with Iranian officials to finalize an interim agreement following months of intense conflict.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

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