Iran After the MOU: Nuclear Risks, Hormuz, and the Houthi Wildcard

In this edition of the Iran Briefing Podcast, MBN Iran Editor Andres Ilves is joined by Dana Stroul, director of research at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, and Matthew Kaminski, MBN’s editorial chair, as they take up the MOU, Iran’s nuclear and missile programs, how Iran weaponized the Strait of Hormuz, the Houthi wildcard in the post-ceasefire landscape, and what genuine post-war strategic success looks like for Washington.

What is MBN Iran Briefing Podcast?

The war around Iran is no longer confined to the battlefield—it is rapidly spilling into global markets, energy supplies, and regional stability. In today’s Iran Briefing podcast, three MBN senior voices unpack the latest developments: Iran’s new leadership doubling down on escalation, attacks spreading across the Gulf, and shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz—one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. With tanker traffic collapsing and oil prices surging above $100 amid the conflict, the conversation looks at how this crisis could reshape Gulf economies, global trade, and the geopolitical balance far beyond the region.