US Sent Iran Plan to End Conflict: Reports | Balance of Power 03/24/26

Posted on 03/25/2026
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"Balance of Power: Late Edition" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. On today's show, Rep. Jake Auchincloss, Democratic Congressman from Massachusetts, says US gains in air dominance have been offset by Iran's sea denial advantage. Barbara Leaf, Distinguished Diplomatic Fellow at the Middle East Institute, discusses prospects for US-Iran negotiations, leadership dynamics in Tehran, & risks around the Strait of Hormuz. Michael Claesson, Supreme Commander and Chief of Defense of the Swedish Armed Forces, talks about NATO's potential involvement in the Middle East conflict.



Chapters:

00:00:00 - Balance of Power: Late Edition Begins

00:02:22 - Wendy Benjamin on Reports US Sent 15 Point Plan to End Middle East War, Confusing Messaging on Conflict

00:05:13 - Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) on US Strategically Backtracking, Supplemental Funding, DHS Shutdown Latest

00:14:16 - Power Moves: Top Financial Stories of the Day

00:16:57 - Barbara Leaf, Distinguished Diplomatic Fellow at the Middle East Institute, on Prospects for US-Iran Negotiations, Leadership Dynamics in Tehran

00:24:13 - Power Brief: Top Stories Watching Tonight

00:25:31 - Political Panel React to The Extent Whether US-Iran Negotiations Are Underway, Will DHS Deal Happen

00:34:58 - Jennifer Welch on Trump Q&A, What Did Trump Mean By Iran Offered The US a “Present”

00:39:20 - Michael Claesson, Supreme Commander & Chief of Defense of the Swedish Armed Forces, on NATO’s Potential Role in Conflict, Iran Risks & Security

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