Episode Notes:

Afshon and Kerry catch up on recent events in the war and the saga over the Strait of Hormuz. They discuss how Tehran and Washington both interpreted the June memorandum of understanding very differently and how that led to the current standoff. They also consider what Iran and Oman want from negotiations over the strait. Afshon considers changes within the regime's leadership, including Mohsen Rezaei's new role as the top national security adviser. They wrap up with a look ahead.

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