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Epic Fury has ended, now what? - with Ed Husain and Nadav Eyal

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May 7, 2026
Nadav Eyal, Israeli journalist and commentator, offers sharp takes on Israeli politics and regional security. Ed Husain, CFR senior fellow and Columbia adjunct, brings seasoned Iran strategy analysis. They unpack the aftermath of the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran. Short takes cover Iran’s Strait of Hormuz tactics, remaining nuclear concerns, the IRGC’s hold, and whether internal fractures could reshape Tehran’s future.
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Operation Ended But Core Problems Persist

  • Operation Epic Fury formally ended but key issues remain unresolved, notably Iran's nuclear program and Strait of Hormuz threats.
  • Washington's mixed messaging (declaring operation over while harassment continues) shifted talks toward Iranian terms on Hormuz.
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Iran Shifted The Negotiation Chessboard

  • Iran successfully reframed negotiations away from regime accountability toward control of the Strait of Hormuz.
  • The regime aims to minimize US presence and exploit talks via intermediaries like Pakistan to set the agenda.
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Memorandum Offers Appear Limited And Opaque

  • Reported three-stage memorandum offers freeze on enrichment and Strait reopening but is vague and unverifiable.
  • Iran won't publicly admit concessions, so apparent US concessions may mask Tehran's continued leverage.
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