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EPISODE · May 11, 2026 · 54 MIN

U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Tested as Tensions Rise in Persian Gulf

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Tensions remain high in the Persian Gulf as the U.S. and Iran exchanged fire late last week, calling into question whether an already fragile ceasefire still holds. Meanwhile, President Trump called Tehran’s response to an American proposal to end hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz “totally unacceptable.” We’ll talk about the latest diplomatic efforts, the risk of escalation and the impact of the war in the region and at home. Guests: Trita Parsi, co-founder and executive vice president, Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft; author, "Losing an Enemy: Obama, Iran and the Triumph of Diplomacy;" former president, National Iranian American Council Joshua Keating, senior correspondent, Vox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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