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US Airstrikes Endanger Iran Peace Talks (S01E76)
Tuesday, May 26, 2026, Istanbul
Iranians are warning of a wider war following US airstrikes on the country late Monday or early Tuesday. On the latest edition of badlands, I discuss how little the latest attack makes sense.
Also on today’s jam-packed podcast:
* Why Iran might got internet restored
* Whether Israel might face more international pressure
* Whether the United Arab Emirates may be facing the same kind of isolation it once imposed on Qatar
* How Turkey’s democracy is failing
A great talk last night on France 24 with Francois Picard included debate about how Iran, Israel, the Gulf…
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