{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5d8bcecff9db944d2395157f/69c40925176efa5257981a2c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Fault Lines Episode 574: Who will be the Persian Delcy Rodriguez?","description":"<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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?</p><p><br></p><p>Check out the answers to these questions and more in this episode of Fault Lines.</p><p><br></p><p>@nottvjessjones</p><p>@lestermunson</p><p>@WMattHayden</p><p><br></p><p>Like what we're doing here?&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>And don't forget to follow @faultlines_pod and @masonnatsec on Twitter!</p><p><br></p><p>We are also on YouTube; watch today's episode here: https://youtu.be/iZvcp5MHLq4</p>","author_name":"National Security Institute"}