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EPISODE · May 5, 2026 · 1H 8M

U.S.-Iran War About to Explode Again? w/ Navid Zarrinnal in Tehran

from Rania Khalek Dispatches · host Rania Khalek

The Trump administration has announced a new military operation in the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran is warning that any unauthorized U.S. presence will be treated as hostile.At the same time, Washington is rejecting key parts of Iran’s proposal to end the war, including sanctions relief and limits on the blockade.So what is this “ceasefire,” really?Is Iran actually weakened, as Trump claims — or has the war strengthened internal support for resistance?And is the next round already underway?In this episode of Dispatches, Rania Khalek is joined from Tehran by Iranian-American academic Navid Zarrinnal, to discuss:Whether the war is actually over — or just pausedThe escalating standoff in the Strait of HormuzIran’s real military capacity vs. U.S. claimsPublic opinion inside Iran after the attacksThe economic pressure of sanctions and warIran’s 14-point proposal — and why Washington is rejecting itWhy nuclear enrichment is a red lineThe role of Lebanon in any regional settlementGulf state positioning behind the scenesChina, Russia, and Pakistan’s roleHow Iran may be winning the information war online — especially in EnglishWhat the left’s position should be — and why opposing U.S. aggression means defending Iranian sovereigntySupport independent media — become a BreakThrough News member today: 👉 http://Patreon.com/BreakthroughNews Follow Navid on Instagram @navidwahraman: https://www.instagram.com/navidwahraman/ 

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The Trump administration has announced a new military operation in the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran is warning that any unauthorized U.S. presence will be treated as hostile. At the same time, Washington is rejecting key parts of Iran’s proposal to end the war, including sanctions relief and limits on the blockade. So what is this “ceasefire,” really? Is Iran actually weakened, as Trump claims — or has the war strengthened internal support for resistance? And is the next round already underwa...

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