The Iran Breakdown with Mark Dubowitz
Iran After the Midterms: Trump Weakened? Tehran Emboldened — or Miscalculating? (feat. Behnam Ben Taleblu)
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About this episode
Trump has been dealt a major political blow in the midterms. Is Tehran preparing to take advantage? FDD’s Mark Dubowitz and Behnam Ben Taleblu examine how Iran’s rulers are interpreting the election results, whether the Islamic Republic sees an opportunity to challenge a weakened American president, and what Trump’s Iran strategy could look like over the next two years. They also explore the regime’s mounting vulnerabilities after three years of regional conflict, the perspectives of Iranians who oppose the Islamic Republic, and the fundamental question facing Washington and Tehran alike: Who has the upper hand—and who is running out of time?