What would it take for the Iran-US talks to succeed?
Political scientist Mohsen Milani and former White House official Elisa Ewers discuss the options in Iran-US talks.

Political scientist Mohsen Milani and former White House official Elisa Ewers discuss the options in Iran-US talks.


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Top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says US naval blockade of Iran’s ports is ‘a clumsy and ignorant decision’.
The three countries pledge more aid to Cuba and say Cubans must decide their own future amid a US pressure campaign.
It is the first time Israel has referred to such a ‘yellow line’ in Lebanon, after using a similar measure in Gaza.

Redi Tlhabi speaks to economist Mariana Mazzucato on the Iran war’s economic fallout and who’s really paying the price.
Order calls on federal government to relax restrictions on psychedelics, including ibogaine, for potential treatments.
The Trump administration’s militarised approach and cuts to health programmes threaten progress against fentanyl.
The political drama culminates with the IRGC announcing that the Strait of Hormuz is once again restricted.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei warned the navy was ready to inflict ‘new bitter defeats’ on the US and Israel.
Two Indian ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz have come under fire.