GZERO WORLD WITH IAN BREMMER: What's Next for Iran?

By Jennifer Robinson / Web Producer

Published July 7, 2025 at 1:54 PM PDT

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Host Ian Bremmer

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 11:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS app

The guest on this episode is Thomas Friedman, New York Times columnist. After 12 days of war—first with Israel, and then the U.S.—Iran emerged as the clear loser. But even before rockets flew, Iran was already the least capable and most vulnerable of the three belligerents. So, what happens now?

After 12 days of war—first with Israel, and then the US—Iran emerged as the clear loser. But even before rockets flew, Iran was already the least capable and most vulnerable of the three belligerents. So, what happens now?

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Just weeks after Israel launched a war against Iran, and after President Trump green lit US airstrikes, all sides seemed eager to claim victory—or at least “mission accomplished.” A ceasefire is holding. But what was achieved?

Ian Bremmer, a renowned political scientist, entrepreneur and bestselling author, shares his perspective on recent global events and interviews the world leaders, experts and newsmakers shaping today’s international politics.

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GZERO WORLD WITH IAN BREMMER: What's Next for Iran?

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