What Putin gains from the Iran war | ABC News Daily podcast

The ABC News Daily podcast episode, titled "What Putin gains from the Iran war," analyzes the strategic advantages Russian President Vladimir Putin may derive from escalating tensions involving Iran. The discussion centers on how geopolitical shifts, such as increased oil prices and potential sanctions relief, as well as the diversion of international focus away from the conflict in Ukraine, benefit Russia. The episode also explores the pressure on the NATO alliance, specifically addressing former President Trump's concerns regarding NATO assistance in the Strait of Hormuz and evaluating Europe's future capacity for independent defense planning.

International relations expert Rajan Menon, professor emeritus at the City College of New York, provides analysis on these complex international dynamics. The conversation covers the state of global relations between Russia, Iran, and Western alliances in the context of ongoing international security challenges.