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U.S.-Iran negotiations may be moving farther than the headlines suggest, and Dr. Trita Parsi says the real story is bigger than the public rhetoric. In this condensed version of the Breaking Points episode with Krystal Ball and Saagar Enjeti, you’ll hear how the talks could reshape nuclear negotiations, regional security, and the balance of power in the Middle East. Parsi explains the new conflict-resolution mechanisms in Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz, why Iran’s leverage is changing, and how Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and the UAE are influencing the outcome. He also breaks down what a Trump victory narrative on an Iran nuclear deal could look like, why Congress could still derail progress, and what this means for war, defense, geopolitics, and future U.S.-Israel relations. This is the fast-track version of the episode, turning the full conversation into a quick, focused listen. Listen now to get the key ideas in minutes.