Hey Everyone,

As ever, former deputy assistant secretary for the State Department, Joel Rubin, provides incredibly useful analysis of the fragile moment we find ourselves in.

What does this “ceasefire” with Iran really look like?

Is peace attainable, realistically?

How likely is the US to agree to Iran’s right to enrich uranium?

How likely is it that fighting will resume?

Why is JD Vance involved in the talks in Pakistan?

How annoyed with us are our allies? Why does it matter?

How come no one considered the strategic importance of the Straits of Hormuz before we went to war?

What is the state of US munitions currently?

We address all this and much more in this riveting conversation.

And, Happy Birthday, Joel!

Watch the full conversation on Vicky Ward Investigates.