# Tehran’s Calculus: Iran’s Strategy Amidst the Storm

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Podcast: [The Last Line of Defense](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-last-line-of-defense-7561846)
Published: 2026-04-01T15:45:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.csis.org/podcasts/last-line-defense
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## Resource

Host Seth Jones speaks with Ambassador Ryan Crocker to unpack Iran’s complex political landscape, regional power dynamics, and the role of U.S. allies as the conflict unfolds. Drawing on decades of diplomatic experience, Ambassador Crocker offers a deeply informed perspective shaped by his past service as U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, Syria, Kuwait, and Lebanon.

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