The Hidden Iran Risk No One Is Talking About (#297)
4/14/202621 min
Iran briefly showed it could choke off a waterway carrying nearly a fifth of the world’s oil.
That’s the visible threat.
The real risk may be something else entirely.
Former Deputy National Security Advisor and U.S. Special Representative to Iran Elliott Abrams breaks down where Iran's strategy backfired, whether those in power in Tehran can hold on, and why the most dangerous consequence could outlast the war itself.
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First 90 secondsLynn Toman· Host0:01
Hi, everyone. Before we jump in, a quick thank you. Thanks to you, we're now a global top one percent podcast with listeners in over a hundred and ninety countries. And now we've been nominated for a Webby Award, one of the biggest honors in podcasts. If you've ever gotten something out of the show, this is a great way to support it. It takes just a few seconds. Just click the link in the episode description and vote for Three Takeaways. It really makes a difference. All right, let's dive in. [bell dings] Who's actually winning right now, the United States or Iran? Or is that the wrong question? [gentle music] Hi, everyone. I'm Lynn Tolman, and this is Three Takeaways. On Three Takeaways, I talk with some of the world's best thinkers, business leaders, writers, politicians, newsmakers, and scientists. Each episode ends with three key takeaways to help us understand the world and maybe even ourselves a little better. Today, I'm delighted to be with Elliott Abrams. He served as Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy National Security Advisor. He also served as Special Representative for Iran. He is currently a senior