A former Iranian diplomat on the state of Iran's nuclear program

By A Martínez

Published June 25, 2025 at 4:12 AM EDT

NPR's A Martínez speaks with former Iranian negotiator Sayed Hossein Mousavian about the effect of U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear program and the prospects for future diplomacy.

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A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First. He came to NPR in 2021 and is based out of NPR West.

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