【緊急対談・緊迫イラン情勢を読み解く】最初から守る気ゼロのアメリカ・イラン停戦合意／"嘘"を許す教義タキーヤ／トランプ“斬首作戦”の誤算（佐藤優×池上彰）#知性密談

Watch the full program (59 minutes) here: https://npx.me/s/f2u1J22t 10-day free trial available: https://s.npx.me/ySXyEJt8 _____ "Intellectual Confidential Discussion," a regular program by diplomatic commentator Yu Sato. The guest is journalist Akira Ikegami. The two, both leading experts in news analysis, will analyze the tense situation in Iran. "A promise was made, but not a promise to be kept." Why was the ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran assumed to be broken from the start? We delve into the inside story. The intentions of the US, Iran, China, and Russia regarding the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Understanding Iran's principles of action from Shiite doctrine. Furthermore, the two will discuss in detail how the tensions in the Middle East are spreading from the Strait of Hormuz to the Taiwan Strait, and how this will impact Japan's diplomatic choices. *Recorded July 17, 2026 Table of Contents 00:50 Deciphering the Iran Situation with Akira Ikegami 06:31 The 14 Points of the US-Iran Memorandum That the US Doesn't Insist On 10:40 Why is Diplomacy with Iran Difficult? 17:38 Countries That Keep Their Promises vs. Countries That Uphold Justice 20:06 President Trump's Miscalculations and the Starting Point of War ---------------------------------------------------------------- Work, Relationships, Love, Your Problems—How Would Yu Sato Answer Them? The program is currently accepting questions for Mr. Sato via postcard. Please send us anything! ---------------------------------------------------------------- Postcard Address NewsPicks, 2-5-2 Marunouchi, Tokyo 100-0005 Yu Sato's Intellectual Confidential Talk: Question Corner *A premium membership is required to watch the entire program. Participants Yu Sato (Former Chief Analyst at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs / Author) Akira Ikegami (Journalist) Shunsuke Kanaizumi (CEO of NewsPicks Studios) #IranSituation #YuSato #AkiraIkegami #MiddleEastSituation #Trump #InternationalSituation #Geopolitics #NewsCommentary #StraitofHormuz #NewsPicks #IntellectualDiscussion