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Diplomacy and war collide as Krystal Ball and Saagar Enjeti unpack the fierce Israeli backlash to a possible Iran deal and what it means for the wider Middle East. In this condensed version of Breaking Points, they break down Bezaleel Smotrich’s hardline warnings, Yair Lapid’s attack on Netanyahu, Israel’s pressure campaign against Iran, and the attempt to separate Hezbollah from Tehran through Lebanon. You’ll also hear how Iranian officials are reading U.S. politics, why Trump’s political space matters, and how Republicans like Mark Levin, Lindsey Graham, and JD Vance are reacting to the negotiations. The discussion ties together nuclear strategy, Israel-Iran tensions, Lebanon, Gaza, and the risk of broader regional conflict. Listen now to get the key ideas in minutes.