U.S.-Iran talks to end the war have stalled more than two months in, raising fears of further escalation. Reports indicate the Trump administration is considering an extended blockade of Iranian ports to increase pressure, even as officials send contradictory messages about Iran’s nuclear capabilities. So what’s really happening behind the scenes? And where does this go next? In this segment, Rania Khalek speaks with Foad Izadi, Associate Professor of World Studies at the University of Tehran, about: Iran’s proposal to end the war -Trump’s claims that Iran is “in collapse” -The potential impact of a U.S. naval blockade -How the war is affecting Iranian society -Whether Washington is misreading Iran’s position #breakthroughnews

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