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0:00 Sina's hopes for this weekend's US-Iran talks
4:01 Trump's two-month clock starts ticking
6:45 Iran's growing nuclear leverage
10:56 Trump the dealmaker vs Trump the warmonger
18:50 The myth of a "surgical" military campaign against Iran
28:20 The resurgence of Iran's reformist camp
Recorded April 11, 2025.
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Discussed in Overtime:
Is Iran's supreme leader on board with talks?
How Iran is tailoring its message to Trump
The specter of a UN sanctions snapback
Can Iran trust the US to abide by a deal?
How Iran views Trump's tariffs
Overtime video:
