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Is there a silver lining to Trump’s deal? | The Brink reacts

June 20, 2026·40 min
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Watch the full uncut interview HERE: https://open.substack.com/pub/thebrinkpodcast/p/is-there-a-silver-lining-to-trumps?r=63dafp&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=trueIn this bonus episode of The Brink, Andrew and Jake unpack the fallout from Donald Trump’s proposed Iran deal and ask whether the United States has just handed a major strategic victory to the Iranian regime.The conversation explores what went wrong after the 12 Day War, why the original campaign against Iran appeared to lose momentum, and whether a different outcome was possible. We discuss the role of Donald Trump, JD Vance, Benjamin Netanyahu, and the wider network of regional actors shaping events behind the scenes.Andrew and Jake also examine the future of Israel’s relationship with the United States, the growing tensions between Washington and Jerusalem, and what this means for the balance of power across the Middle East. From Lebanon and Hezbollah to the Gulf states and the Strait of Hormuz, they consider how the region is being reshaped in real time.Finally, the discussion turns to the Iranian people, the future of the regime, and whether there is still hope for meaningful change despite the setbacks of recent weeks.Chapters 00:00 Iran Deal and Its Implications02:28 Debate on the Iran Deal's Silver Linings09:43 Trump's Role and the Impact on U.S. Strategy15:29 The Role of Other Countries and Influence on Trump 18:34 Psychological Profiling and Trump's Vulnerabilities30:53 The Impact on U.S.-Israel Relationship35:20 Bibi's Leadership and Israel's Challenges 39:29 The Conflict in Lebanon and Its ImplicationsDon't forget to check out our merch store: https://www.thebrinkmerch.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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