Fault Lines Episode 586: Schrödinger's Ceasefire: Iran's Deal That Isn't (Yet)

Today, Les, Jess, Andy, Morgan, and John dig into the latest developments in the U.S.-Iran standoff following Trump's declaration of a ceasefire with no defined end and the collapse of talks that were expected to take place in Pakistan. American strikes have severely degraded Iran's nuclear capabilities and wounded its proxy network, yet a durable resolution remains elusive. Tehran has blocked itself in by refusing to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while the administration now acknowledges it is negotiating with multiple Iranian factions — including an IRGC that has little appetite for a deal. With so much leverage in hand, why is the President pursuing a negotiated agreement rather than declaring victory and walking away? How does the administration manage divided interlocutors on the Iranian side, especially a Revolutionary Guard that wants to run out the clock? If Tehran calculates that Washington needs a win before the midterms, does urgency become a liability at the bargaining table? Check out the answers to these questions and more in this episode of Fault Lines. @nottvjessjones @lestermunson @johnclipsey @andykeiser @morganlroach Like what we're doing here? Be sure to rate, review, and

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Fault Lines Episode 586: Schrödinger's Ceasefire: Iran's Deal That Isn't (Yet) is an episode from Fault Lines by National Security Institute.

This episode is 14:33 long.

This episode was published on Apr 22, 2026.

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