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Analysts: US-Iran Deal Benefits Iran, Boosts Global Leverage

5/7/2026

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Analysts on a Bulwark podcast described the Tehran regime as pragmatic about a U.S.-Iran deal, saying it would likely benefit Iran more than the United States.
They noted the United States spends billions of dollars daily, losing personnel and assets, and that such a deal could give Iran leverage over the global economy.
The episode featured Jodi Kantor, Arash Azizi and Tim Miller and was provided to Bulwark+ subscribers.

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Analysts on a Bulwark podcast described the Tehran regime as pragmatic about a U.S.-Iran deal, saying it would likely benefit Iran more than the United States.
They noted the United States spends billions of dollars daily, losing personnel and assets, and that such a deal could give Iran leverage over the global economy.
The episode featured Jodi Kantor, Arash Azizi and Tim Miller and was provided to Bulwark+ subscribers.