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5 min read"Trump will not reach an agreement with us. We are going along with him until the term ends, and then we will figure out what to do with a new administration." That blunt declaration from a senior advisor to Iran's parliament leader MB Galabof sets the stage for this episode of The MeidasTouch Podcast, which covers a cascade of escalating global tensions and domestic political distress during a period of conspicuous White House silence.
Iran Flatly Rules Out Negotiations, Details Damage to U.S. Assets
The dominant development is Iran's definitive rejection of any diplomatic path with the Trump administration. Majid Shakeri, an advisor to Iran's lead negotiator, explicitly stated that Iran will not deal with Trump for the remainder of his term, adopting a strategy of "denial, ambiguity, and strategic patience." The Iranian position is that they can wait two years or longer, and they intend to see who is more hurt by the passage of time.
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What you'll learn
- 1 (00:35) **Trump Hides as Iran Rules Out Deal** - Host describes Trump's White House press blackout while Iran's top advisor publicly states they will never negotiate with Trump for the remainder of his term.
- 2 (01:43) **$13 Billion in Damage to U.S. from Iran** - The Wall Street Journal reports Iran's attacks have caused roughly $13 billion in damage to U.S. bases and equipment.
- 3 (03:12) **Iran Upgrades Missiles to Evade Air Defense** - Iran's IRGC announces its missiles can now change course mid-flight to evade enemy defenses.
- 4 (04:05) **Trump Posts Golfing Photos Amid Crises** - While Iran escalates, Trump posts images of himself golfing on social media.
- 5 (04:48) **Houthis Strike Saudi-Backed Forces in Yemen** - Ansar Allah (the Houthis) attacks in Beihan and Mocha, killing and wounding dozens of Saudi-backed soldiers.
- 6 (05:49) **Iran Continues Tanker Attacks in the Strait of Hormuz** - One to two tankers are being hit every day in the Oman route, as Iran maintains control of the strait.
- 7 (06:23) **Saudi Aramco Postpones Refinery Restart After Houthi Attacks** - The Jazan Refinery's 400,000 barrel-per-day restart is pushed to August 30th following additional Houthi strikes.
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Show Notes
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump going fully silent as Iran says they will never do a deal with him ever because he is incapable of ever doing a deal.
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