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US-Iran war cools but for how long?

7/27/2026 • 63 min

Washington and Tehran have halted their escalation for the moment, we explore the reasons behind it. Then: how effective will new EU sanctions on Russia be? Plus: the rise of dining alone, culture news and a Konfekt preview. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Play episode

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