Who won and who lost? Assessing the fallout of the Iran war

NPR | By Leila Fadel

Published June 19, 2026 at 6:55 AM EDT

Who are the winners and losers of the war with Iran? NPR's Leila Fadel talks with Richard Haass, President Emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations for his assessment.

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Leila Fadel is a national correspondent for NPR based in Los Angeles, covering issues of culture, diversity, and race.

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