{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66ee295c5eb59bbcaeb51e6d/6a2cbb83e6540bec0fe3342e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar: Direct Clashes Between US and Iran Intensify or Stop","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/66ee295c5eb59bbcaeb51e6d/1781316056591-fd9152cb-2851-4cdb-82ee-82729a1dee92.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Are we on the brink of a US-Iran deal, or is it just political rhetoric? In this episode, we break down the latest negotiations, examining Iran's bottom lines on the Strait of Hormuz, frozen assets, and its nuclear program. We also tackle the biggest roadblock: Israel's ongoing military operations in Lebanon. Can any agreement hold if the US refuses to use its logistical leverage to force a withdrawal? Plus, we analyze current US naval deployments—including aircraft carriers and destroyers in the region—and what they signal about the reality of a \"ceasefire.\" Finally, we discuss why endless Memorandums of Understanding aren't enough and the urgent need for direct diplomacy. Tune in for an unfiltered geopolitical analysis!</p>","author_name":"Nima Rostami Alkhorshid"}