Fault Lines Episode 574: Who will be the Persian Delcy Rodriguez?

Today, Jess, Les, Matthew, and Matt unpack the growing uncertainty in Iran as the United States prepares to deploy up to 3,000 additional troops while President Trump advances a 15-point peace plan. At the center of this moment is a fragile leadership picture, with Mojtaba Khamenei reportedly in power but sidelined by injury and inexperience, and figures like Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf emerging as potential intermediaries—or future power brokers. Who is actually speaking for the U.S. in these talks, and is there a credible counterpart on the Iranian side? As a coalition forms to secure global energy flows, does this mark a turning point in allied coordination? With rapid advances in defense technology underway, is this conflict reshaping not just the region, but the future of warfare? Check out the answers to these questions and more in this episode of Fault Lines. @nottvjessjones @lestermunson @WMattHayden Like what we're doing here? Be sure to rate, review, and

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Fault Lines Episode 574: Who will be the Persian Delcy Rodriguez? is an episode from Fault Lines by National Security Institute.

This episode is 9:29 long.

This episode was published on Mar 25, 2026.

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