Iran appears to believe it can survive this war. That calculation may be shaping its stance on a ceasefire, even as strikes continue and talk of US troops on the ground is growing. Why does Iran think it’s winning, and what would Tehran need to agree to stop fighting?

In this episode: 
Alex Vatanka (@alexvatanka), Senior Fellow, Middle East Institute 

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This episode was produced by David Enders and Tamara Khandaker with Tuleen Barakat, Catherine Nouhan, and our guest host, Kevin Hirten. It was edited by Alexandra Locke. 

Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. 

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Iran appears to believe it can survive this war. That calculation may be shaping its stance on a ceasefire, even as strikes continue and talk of US troops on the ground is growing. Why does Iran think it&rsquo;s winning, and what would Tehran need to agree to stop fighting?
In this episode:&nbsp;
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<li aria-level="1">Alex Vatanka (<a href="https://x.com/AlexVatanka?s=20">@alexvatanka</a>), Senior Fellow, Middle East Institute&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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Why Iran believes it can outlast the US 

This week: 347 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 1,369 Palestinians in Gaza.   Yemen's Houthi movement gained significant ground. Israel continued to violate the ceasefire in Gaza. School began in the occupied West Bank. Israel has killed at least 73,783 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7, 2023.

In this episode:
Hassan Ahmadian (@hasanahmadian), Tehran University
Hind Khoudary (@hindkhoudary), Al Jazeera Correspondent
Nida Ibrahim (@nida_aljazeera), Al Jazeera Correspondent

Episode credits:

This episode was produced and mixed by David Enders. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Andrew Greiner and Munera AlDosari is our engagement producer. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. 

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This week: 347 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 1,369 Palestinians in Gaza.   Yemen's Houthi movement gained significant ground. Israel continued to violate the ceasefire in Gaza. School began in the occupied West Bank. Israel has killed at least 73,783 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7, 2023.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Hassan Ahmadian (<a href="https://x.com/hasanahmadian?lang=en">@hasanahmadian</a>), Tehran University</li>
<li>Hind Khoudary (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/hindkhoudary/?hl=en">@hindkhoudary</a>), Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
<li>Nida Ibrahim (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/nida_aljazeera/?hl=en">@nida_aljazeera</a>), Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
</ul>
Episode credits:
This episode was produced and mixed by David Enders. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Andrew Greiner and Munera AlDosari is our engagement producer. Alexandra Locke is The Take&rsquo;s executive producer.&nbsp;
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Brief: Israel kills family in Gaza, why did Houthis launch offensive?

This week: 340 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 1,344 Palestinians in Gaza.  Iran and the US continued strikes around the Strait of Hormuz. An Israeli minister called for Palestinians to be ethnically cleansed from Gaza. The US ambassador to Israel visited the occupied West Bank. Israel has killed at least 73,651 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7, 2023.

In this episode:
Sinem Koseoglu (@sinemkoseoglu), Al Jazeera Correspondent
Hani Mahmoud, Al Jazeera Correspondent
Nida Ibrahim (@nida_aljazeera), Al Jazeera Correspondent
Zeina Khodr (@ZeinakhodrAljaz), Al Jazeera Correspondent 

Episode credits:

This episode was produced and mixed by David Enders. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Andrew Greiner and Munera AlDosari is our engagement producer. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. 

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This week: 340 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 1,344 Palestinians in Gaza.  Iran and the US continued strikes around the Strait of Hormuz. An Israeli minister called for Palestinians to be ethnically cleansed from Gaza. The US ambassador to Israel visited the occupied West Bank. Israel has killed at least 73,651 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7, 2023.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Sinem Koseoglu (<a href="https://x.com/sinemkoseoglu">@sinemkoseoglu</a>), Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
<li>Hani Mahmoud, Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
<li>Nida Ibrahim (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/nida_aljazeera/?hl=en">@nida_aljazeera</a>), Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
<li>Zeina Khodr (<a href="https://x.com/ZeinakhodrAljaz">@ZeinakhodrAljaz</a>), Al Jazeera Correspondent&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Episode credits:
This episode was produced and mixed by David Enders. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Andrew Greiner and Munera AlDosari is our engagement producer. Alexandra Locke is The Take&rsquo;s executive producer.&nbsp;
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Brief: Iran retaliates after US sinks ships, Israeli minister wants ethnic cleansing in Gaza

This week: 333 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 1,313 Palestinians in Gaza.   The UN discussed the plan for Israel's withdrawal from Gaza. Israeli pogroms continued in the occupied West Bank. Israel has killed at least 73,449 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7, 2023.

In this episode:
Hani Mahmoud, Al Jazeera Correspondent
Gabriel Elizondo, Al Jazeera Correspondent
Nargess Mouballeghi, Al Jazeera Journalist
Nida Ibrahim (@nida_aljazeera), Al Jazeera Correspondent

Episode credits:

This episode was produced and mixed by David Enders. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Andrew Greiner and Munera AlDosari is our engagement producer. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. 

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This week: 333 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 1,313 Palestinians in Gaza.   The UN discussed the plan for Israel's withdrawal from Gaza. Israeli pogroms continued in the occupied West Bank. Israel has killed at least 73,449 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7, 2023.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Hani Mahmoud, Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
<li>Gabriel Elizondo, Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
<li>Nargess Mouballeghi, Al Jazeera Journalist</li>
<li>Nida Ibrahim (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/nida_aljazeera/?hl=en">@nida_aljazeera</a>), Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
</ul>
Episode credits:
This episode was produced and mixed by David Enders. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Andrew Greiner and Munera AlDosari is our engagement producer. Alexandra Locke is The Take&rsquo;s executive producer.&nbsp;
Connect with us:
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