Off The Record Podcast
Off The Record Podcast
March 4, 2026

🚨 BREAKING: France Send Military For Iran War - CIA Send Weapons To Iranians

Quick Read

As the Middle East escalates into a multi-front conflict, France deploys military aid, the US arms Iranian Kurds, and a new, unpopular Supreme Leader is appointed in Iran, while key US allies face criticism for their responses.
France deploys an aircraft carrier and military assets to the Mediterranean to counter IRGC threats.
The US is arming Iranian Kurdish groups for an imminent ground operation against the IRGC.
Iran's new Supreme Leader, Moshtab, faces internal dissent and immediate threats from external forces.

Summary

The Middle East is experiencing rapid escalation, with France deploying military assets, including the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier, to defend against IRGC attacks. The US has confirmed smuggling weapons to Iranian Kurdish groups for a ground operation against the IRGC. In Iran, Moshtab, son of the former Supreme Leader, has been forcibly appointed as the new leader, facing widespread internal opposition. The IRGC is firing on residential buildings in Iran to suppress protests and has launched drone attacks against Bahrain, Dubai (hitting the US consulate), and Qatar (hitting a US base). Saudi Arabia and Syria have deployed troops against IRGC-aligned forces, and the UK's RAF has intercepted Iranian drones over Jordan, Iraq, and Qatar. Israel has struck a secret nuclear facility near Tehran. US President Trump has announced cutting all trade with Spain for refusing base access and criticized UK leadership for its perceived inaction, while the Lebanese army has begun hunting Hezbollah members.
This episode details a rapidly expanding conflict involving numerous international and regional actors, shifting alliances, and direct military engagements. It highlights the direct intervention of Western powers, the internal instability within Iran, and the potential for significant geopolitical realignments, including a united Sunni front against Shia forces. The reported actions, such as the US arming Kurdish groups and direct strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, signal a new phase of confrontation with far-reaching implications for global energy security and regional stability.

Takeaways

  • France has deployed military forces, including the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier, to the Mediterranean for defense against IRGC attacks.
  • The US is supplying weapons to Iranian Kurdish groups, anticipating a ground operation against the IRGC in Western Iran.
  • Moshtab, son of the former Supreme Leader, has been forcibly appointed as Iran's new leader, despite significant internal opposition.
  • IRGC units are reportedly firing on residential buildings in Iran to suppress ongoing protests.
  • Iranian drones have attacked targets in Bahrain, the US consulate in Dubai, and a US base in Qatar.
  • Saudi Arabia has deployed military to Bahrain and is expected to conduct air strikes against Iran.
  • The UK's RAF has shot down Iranian drones over Jordan, Iraq, and Qatar.
  • Israel has conducted a precision strike on a secret nuclear weapons development facility near Tehran.
  • US President Trump has announced cutting all trade with Spain for refusing to allow US use of their bases for strikes against the IRGC.
  • The Lebanese army has initiated operations to hunt down Hezbollah members.
  • Syrian army troops have deployed to Lebanon to fight Hezbollah militants.
  • Qatar has arrested two IRGC cells within its borders, comprising ten suspects involved in espionage and sabotage.
  • US troops are reportedly on the ground in Najaf, Iraq, with joint US-Israeli attacks hitting IRGC bases and Shia militias in the area.

Insights

1French Military Deployment and Naval Power Projection

French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed the deployment of French military assets, including a long warship to Cyprus and the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier and its escort to the Mediterranean Sea, to defend against IRGC attacks. This signifies a direct military commitment from France to the escalating conflict.

Emmanuel Macron has now confirmed that the French military will be deployed for the defense against the IRGC attacks. () I have given the order for the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier and its escort to travel to the Mediterranean Sea. ()

2US Arming Iranian Kurdish Groups for Ground Operations

The United States has confirmed smuggling weapons into Western Iran and is arming thousands of Iranian Kurdish volunteers. These groups are expected to begin a ground operation against the Islamic Republic within days, leveraging their semi-professional fighting experience and new US resources.

The United States have now confirmed that they have smuggled in weapons. They are sending giving weapons to the Iranians, specifically the Kurdish groups... to fight on the ground against the RGC. () Weapons have been smuggled in already into Western Iran by CIA. The Americans are arming thousands of Kurdish volunteers, the Iranian Kurds, and they are expected to begin a ground operation against the Islamic Republic within the next few days. ()

3Forced Appointment of New Supreme Leader in Iran

Moshtab, the son of the former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, has been forcibly appointed as the new Supreme Leader. This appointment was reportedly orchestrated by the IRGC, who pressured the Assembly of Experts, and Moshtab is seen as highly unpopular both within the regime and among the populace.

Moshtab, the son of the former Supreme Leader, Ali K, has now been appointed by force as the new supreme leader. () The IRGC took control of the process... they forced them... told them you need to pick Mushtaby the son of Ali. ()

4IRGC Suppression of Internal Dissent and Civilian Attacks

The IRGC's Basij unit has been ordered to fire at residential buildings in Iran to suppress a fresh uprising. Citizens are protesting from rooftops and balconies due to the ongoing war, and the IRGC is actively targeting these displays of dissent.

The IRGC's bass unit... are now firing at residential buildings. Now this is of course in fear of the uprising, a fresh uprising happening any time. () The IRGC's bassage unit have now been ordered to start shooting at buildings and obviously people's windows and balconies whenever they see or hear anybody chanting. ()

5Widespread Iranian Drone Attacks Across the Middle East

The Islamic Republic has launched multiple drone attacks across the region, targeting Bahrain, the US consulate in Dubai, and a US base in Al Udeid, Qatar. These attacks have prompted defensive responses from affected nations and their allies.

Bahrain has now been hit again by the Islamic Republic drones. () The United States consulate has been attacked multiple times over the last couple of hours. The Islamic Republic are using drones specifically both in Bahrain and the UAE tonight. () The Islamic Republic missiles have also hit an hour ago, the US base in Alloade in Qatar. ()

6Israeli Strike on Iranian Nuclear Facility

The Israeli Air Force (IIAF) announced a strike on a secret compound in northern Tehran, specifically targeting a facility where nuclear scientists were developing key components for nuclear weapons. This marks a direct action against Iran's nuclear program.

The IIAF have announced that they have struck a secret compound in northern Thran... where the Islamic Republic's regime operated to develop capabilities required for nuclear weapons. ()

7US President Trump's Diplomatic and Economic Retaliation

President Trump announced the cutting off of all trade with Spain due to their refusal to allow the US to use their bases for strikes against the IRGC. He also criticized the UK's leadership, stating 'This is not Winston Churchill that we're dealing with,' regarding issues with base access.

The United States will be cutting off all trade with Spain after their socialist prime minister refused to allow the United States to use their bases to strike the IRGC. () I'm not happy with the UK either... This is not Winston Churchill that we're dealing with. ()

8Joint US-Israeli Military Operations in Iraq

Reports indicate that US troops are on the ground in Najaf, Iraq, and both Israeli and American forces are conducting joint attacks against IRGC bases and Shia militias in Iraq. This suggests a coordinated effort to counter Iranian influence and support ground operations from Western Iran.

The United States military, the US troops have now dropped on the ground. They are now on the ground in Najaf. () The IRGC are getting hammered in Iraq as we speak. Interesting. So, both Israelis and the Americans are doing a joint attack. ()

Lessons

  • US citizens in the Middle East should register with the State Department at state.gov or call +12025014444 for evacuation assistance.
  • Monitor official government advisories for travel and security updates if you have interests or personnel in the Middle East, particularly in areas like Bahrain, UAE, Iraq, and Lebanon.
  • Observe how the forced appointment of Iran's new Supreme Leader, Moshtab, impacts internal stability and the regime's ability to wage war, as it indicates significant internal weakness and potential for further unrest.

Quotes

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"If you are a US citizen in the Middle East and you want to come home, please register with the State Department at.state.gov."

President Trump (read by host)
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"This regime is going to collapse. It's not if, it's when. And when that happens, there'll be a gateway to peace that no one ever envisioned."

Senator Lindsey Graham
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"We're cutting off all trade with Spain. We don't want anything to do with Spain."

President Trump
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"No matter what, the United States will ensure the free flow of energy to the world."

President Trump

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