A New-Old Regime in Tehran

Nearly two months into the Iran war, US President Donald Trump has announced an indefinite extension of the cease-fire between Washington and Tehran, even as control of the Strait of Hormuz remains contested. Hosts Alistair Taylor and Matthew Czekaj are joined by MEI Senior Fellow Alex Vatanka to explore where the conflict may be headed and unpack the factors at play. They discuss how Iran's internal power structures have shifted since February 28, the prospects for a deal between Washington and Tehran, and what form a resumption of hostilities could take. Find Alex's analysis of the war's impact on the Iranian regime here . Recorded on April 22, 2026.

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A New-Old Regime in Tehran is an episode from Middle East Focus by Middle East Institute.

This episode is 31:17 long.

This episode was published on Apr 23, 2026.

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