Iran’s Nuclear Threat and the Future of the Middle East — Behnam Ben Taleblu

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In this conversation, Benham Ben Taleblu discusses the recent military strikes in Iran, the implications for the regime, and the broader geopolitical dynamics in the Middle East. He highlights the collapse of Iran's deterrent architecture, the regime's current vulnerabilities, and the potential for foreign powers to influence the region. The discussion also touches on the future of Iran's nuclear program and the ongoing struggle between the state and society within Iran.Download the full transcript for free - https://throughconversations.kit.com/981dae6846Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Current Situation in Iran02:53 The Recent Military Actions and Their Implications05:52 Domestic and International Reactions09:08 The Role of Foreign Powers in the Middle East12:09 The Impact of Information Fragmentation15:06 Evaluating the Success of Military Campaigns18:05 The Connection Between Nuclear Capabilities and Regime Survival21:10 The Future of the Iranian Regime23:54 Regional Dynamics: Saudi Arabia and Turkey's Influence27:12 Potential Scenarios Post-Ceasefire29:57 Conclusion and Future OutlookBehnam Ben Taleblu is senior director of FDD’s Iran Program, where he oversees the breadth and depth of FDD’s work on Iran in addition to serving as a senior fellow specializing in Iranian security and political issues.Grab your copy of The Time is Now and start your journey toward living a more intentional and fulfilling life -⁠⁠ https://a.co/d/aDYCQ9oJoin this channel to get access to exclusive perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl67XqJVdVtBqiCWahS776g/join// Connect With Me //ORDER MY BOOK, THE TIME IS NOW: A GUIDE TO HONOR YOUR TIME ON EARTH: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.timeisnowbook.comWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠https://throughconversations.com⁠⁠Substack - https://throughconversations.substack.comYouTube community -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl67XqJVdVtBqiCWahS776g/join// Social //X: ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/ThruConvPodcast⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thruconvpodcast/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠https:⁠//www.youtube.com/channel/UCl67XqJVdVtBqiCWahS776g