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Who is actually winning right now, the United States or Iran?

Or is that the wrong question?

Hi, everyone.

I'm Lynne Thoman, and this is Three Takeaways.

On Three Takeaways, I talk with some of the world's best thinkers, business leaders, writers, politicians, newsmakers, and scientists.

Each episode ends with three key takeaways to help us understand the world and maybe even ourselves a little better.

Today, I'm delighted to be with Elliott Abrams.

He served as Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy National Security Advisor.

He also served as Special Representative for Iran.

He is currently a Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations.

Welcome, Elliott, and thanks so much for joining Three Takeaways today.