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In this episode of The Winston Marshall Show, I sit down with Israeli journalist and geopolitical analyst Haviv Rettig Gur for a deep dive into President Trump's Iran peace deal, the future of the Middle East, and whether the West has just missed its best chance to defeat the Iranian regime.

We examine the controversial agreement between the United States and Iran, the lifting of sanctions, the future of Iran’s nuclear programme, and what the deal means for Israel, Hezbollah, and the wider region. Haviv explains why many Israelis view the agreement with alarm, arguing that it risks strengthening Tehran while allowing its proxy network to rebuild.

We also discuss the Strait of Hormuz, American leverage, the legacy of Obama’s JCPOA, the role of the Gulf states, and whether the war against Iran’s “Ring of Fire” has ended in victory, stalemate, or strategic retreat. Finally, we explore the long-term future of the Iranian regime, the limits of diplomacy, and why Haviv believes this conflict is far from over...

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Chapters 0:00 Introduction

2:55 Initial Reactions to the Deal

7:31 Financial Aspects of the Deal

11:23 Trust in the American Administration

25:28 The Role of Hezbollah and Lebanon

32:07 The Israeli Response to the Deal

52:45 The Long-Term Implications of the Deal

53:17 The Role of the Arab Gulf States

55:55 Final Thoughts