S8 Ep1175: Mary Kissel notes diplomatic efforts with Iran currently involve "shuttling messages" through intermediaries like Oman and Qatar. Kissel argues that the Islamic Republic is a revolutionary regime with no interest in genuine strategic peace. The administra
S8 Ep1175: Mary Kissel notes diplomatic efforts with Iran currently involve "shuttling messages" through intermediaries like Oman and Qatar. Kissel argues that the Islamic Republic is a revolutionary regime with no interest in genuine strategic peace. The administra  
Podcast: The John Batchelor Show
Published On: Wed Jul 29 2026
Description: Mary Kissel notes diplomatic efforts with Iran currently involve "shuttling messages" through intermediaries like Omanand Qatar. Kissel argues that the Islamic Republic is a revolutionary regime with no interest in genuine strategic peace. The administration's lack of a cohesive strategy has led to declining public support for military action. Meanwhile, the Houthi threat in the Red Sea remains a dangerous Iranian-backed tool for disrupting international shipping. (5)