Diplomacy
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.
Patrick Henningsen: Iran WARNS: Any Attack on Our Tankers Will Trigger Strike on US Bases & Vessels
Patrick Henningsen argues that the US-Iran confrontation is a performative media game driven by US domestic political needs and Israeli influence, with little chance of genuine resolution due to US incompetence and Israel's spoiler role.
Prof. Ted Postol: The Third Round of War Is Israel’s Worst Nightmare Yet
Professor Ted Postol reveals how Israel's early warning systems have been critically degraded and argues that Iran possesses a significantly underestimated nuclear weapons capability, urging immediate, serious diplomacy to avert a catastrophic regional conflict.
PBS News Hour full episode, May 7, 2026
This episode covers escalating U.S.-Iran tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, diplomatic efforts to mend U.S.-Vatican relations, the impact of a Supreme Court decision on Louisiana's congressional map, and the humanitarian crisis of African migration to the Canary Islands.
BREAKING: Houthi Fortress BOMBED; IRGC Strikes Hormuz Ships; U.S.-Iran Deal Near? | TBN Israel
Amidst reports of a potential US-Iran nuclear deal, the Strait of Hormuz remains a flashpoint with ongoing attacks, while a mysterious bombing of a Houthi fortress in Yemen signals a broader, undeclared war focused on economic pressure and shifting regional power dynamics.
BREAKING: Arab States Prepare To Launch Attack In Iran - Israel On Standby
Following renewed Iranian missile and drone attacks on the UAE, Saudi Arabia and the UAE are discussing retaliation, while the US maintains its blockade strategy and Israel remains on high alert, amidst a perceived Iranian desire for war.
MAGA’s Iran War Is Cracking Apart | Shield of the Republic
This episode dissects the Trump administration's Iran strategy, revealing internal power struggles, geopolitical realignments, and the evolving nature of modern warfare, while questioning the long-term viability of current approaches.
BREAKING: Trump Deploys Military Towards Iran - IRGC Deal FAILS - U.S. Confirms 'Project Freedom'
President Trump rejected Iran's latest peace proposal and launched 'Project Freedom' to liberate the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions as Iran issues contradictory threats and deadlines.
Iran Sets Negotiation Terms | Jeremy Scahill | TMR
Jeremy Scahill reveals how Iran's sophisticated negotiation strategy and robust institutional structure allowed it to outmaneuver the US in recent talks, exposing American diplomatic incompetence and Israeli intelligence manipulation.
BREAKING: IDF PREPS Iran Strikes; Trump Rejects Deal; Hormuz Blockade BREAKS Tehran | TBN Israel
The US and Israel are preparing for potential renewed strikes against Iran's infrastructure, as Iran's latest peace proposal is deemed a stalling tactic and the naval blockade severely impacts its economy and internal stability.
Prof. Ted Postol: How Iran War Bankrupted the US & Israeli Military
Professor Ted Postol argues that the US and Israel are making critical strategic errors in their approach to Iran, underestimating its military and nuclear capabilities while failing to grasp the profound economic and geopolitical consequences of continued conflict.
🚨 LIVE: U.S. Military Prepare 'Final Blow' Strikes In Iran - IRGC Beg Trump To End War
As the US military prepares a 'final blow' strategy against Iran, the IRGC is reportedly begging the US for a ceasefire via Pakistan, while regional allies like the UAE take aggressive diplomatic and symbolic stances.
Amb. Chas Freeman: Israel’s Grand Plan Collapsed in Record Time
Ambassador Chas Freeman dissects the escalating US-Iran economic war, revealing its trillion-dollar costs, global economic fallout, and the profound shift in regional power dynamics away from the US and Israel.
LIVE: MAGA gets UNCOVERED as Trump War Reaches BREAKING POINT
This episode uncovers the political machinations behind the Supreme Court's Voting Rights Act decision, the dubious indictment of James Comey, Trump's self-serving use of an 'assassination attempt' to fund a ballroom, and the administration's controversial stance on glyphosate, all framed through a highly critical lens of Trump's influence and authoritarian tendencies.
BREAKING: U.S. HARDENS Hormuz Blockade, REJECTS Iran Offer; IDF Raids Hezbollah | TBN Israel
The US has intensified its naval blockade on Iran, rejecting negotiation offers and leveraging economic pressure to force a nuclear surrender, while Israel conducts significant operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Anthony Aguilar: Why Everything You Knew About the Middle East Just Collapsed
The US-Iran conflict is a strategic disaster, initiated on false pretenses and managed catastrophically by the Trump administration, leading to significant losses and a precarious global position.
BREAKING: Trump’s Oil WAR Chokes Iran; UAE Shocks OPEC; Hezbollah Tunnels Found | TBN Israel
This episode details the escalating economic and military pressures on Iran, the UAE's strategic withdrawal from OPEC, and the discovery of extensive Hezbollah terror tunnels in Lebanon, highlighting a complex and volatile Middle East landscape.
Col. Larry Wilkerson: Trump’s Own Advisors Now SPLIT on Iran - Israel’s Plan DECIMATED
Colonel Larry Wilkerson details how Trump's chaotic foreign policy, driven by propaganda and personal agenda, is accelerating the decline of US diplomatic influence, particularly regarding Iran and Israel, while global powers like Russia and India forge new alliances and military capabilities.
BREAKING: Iran DROWNS In Oil; Trump Weighs War; IDF Hits Hezbollah | TBN Israel
Iran faces an imminent economic collapse due to a US naval blockade causing an oil storage crisis, while its attempts to negotiate a partial deal are met with firm US demands for an all-inclusive agreement on nuclear, missile, and proxy issues.
Seyed M. Marandi: It's OVER! Trump’s Plan Is DEAD After This One Strike
Professor Seyed M. Marandi argues that Trump's strategy against Iran is failing, leading to global economic instability and a potential escalation into a protracted war that Iran is prepared to win due to its military resilience and strategic alliances.
John Helmer: The Middle East Will Never Be the Same: Iran's UNTHINKABLE Play, U.S. & Israel Respond
A deep dive into the complex geopolitical landscape reveals Russia's internal divisions regarding Iran, Iran's strategic negotiation tactics against a vulnerable US, and the critical implications of a US war crime at sea.
Ex-CIA Officer John Kiriakou on the Truth About Iran, False Flags, and What’s Really Happening in DC
Former CIA officer John Kiriakou asserts that current U.S. foreign policy is dangerously misaligned, driven by foreign interests and internal institutional failures, leading to costly and counterproductive wars.
Col. Jacques Baud: Trump’s Final Card Just ENDED Israel – Full Breakdown
Colonel Jacques Baud dissects the ongoing geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East, arguing that Western leadership, particularly the US and Israel, operates without clear strategic objectives, leading to tactical failures and regional destabilization, while Iran and its allies demonstrate rational, long-term strategic thinking.
Mark Sleboda: US Navy Just Fled From Iran – Trump’s Blockade Backfires in Humiliating Defeat
Mark Sleboda argues that the US blockade against Iran is a strategic failure, revealing US military vulnerabilities and Trump's erratic leadership, while inadvertently elevating Iran's regional power.
Seyed M. Marandi: The Strike That Wiped Out Trump’s Plan (It’s Over)
Professor Seyed M. Marandi dissects the geopolitical chess match between the US and Iran, exposing alleged American psychological warfare and asserting Iran's unwavering stance on sovereignty, the Strait of Hormuz, and its allies like Lebanon.