Diplomacy
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.

Trump’s Iran War Narrative Doesn’t Match Reality (w/ Laura Rozen & Sonny Bunch) | Bulwark Podcast
This episode dissects the Trump administration's incoherent Iran policy, highlighting a lack of expertise and conflicting interests, then pivots to a critical examination of AI's dystopian impact on society and media consolidation.

Iran REJECTS CEASEFIRE: Ready For Long WAR
Iran declares its readiness for a prolonged conflict with the US and Israel, rejecting ceasefires and aiming for a deterrence-restoring outcome, leveraging asymmetric warfare and economic pressure.

BREAKING: Iran Threatens Heavy Missiles; IDF Hits 3 Fronts; Gulf Water at Risk | TBN Israel
As the 11th day of conflict unfolds, Iran escalates threats against Gulf water desalination facilities and vows to use only 'heavy missiles,' while Israel and the US expand deep strikes into Iran and its proxies, creating a volatile regional and global economic landscape.

Trump RUNS in FEAR as He has NO PLAN
This episode critiques Trump's Iran strategy as lacking a coherent plan, violating established military doctrines, and inadvertently strengthening China's geopolitical position while alienating European allies.

Newest War Developments: Looming Nuclear War, Advice to Trump, and US Boots on the Ground in Iran
Tucker Carlson and Colonel Douglas McGregor assert that the ongoing war in Iran is not about preventing nuclear proliferation but about ushering in a new global order, driven by religious or technological motives, with Israel holding unprecedented decision-making authority over U.S. military actions.

Larry C. Johnson: Iran’s Missiles DEVASTATE Tel Aviv & Haifa as New Supreme Leader Takes Power
Larry Johnson details how Iran's strategic military actions, including devastating missile strikes on Israeli cities and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, are crippling the global economy and exposing the US and Israel's strategic vulnerabilities.

INSIDER Reveals Iran’s Breaking Point
A Washington Post reporter and former Iranian prisoner details the complex realities of Iran's political system, critiques US foreign policy, and warns about the escalating threats to press freedom both abroad and domestically.

Kristi Noem Out At DHS + Iran War Laser Weapons | PBD #754
The US leverages advanced laser weaponry and strategic geopolitical maneuvers to rapidly dismantle Iran's military capabilities and isolate China, while domestic political controversies highlight deep-seated hypocrisy in Washington.

LIVE: US JET CRASHES IN IRAQ AS WAR SPIRALS!!! 3/5/2026
A US fighter jet crash in Iraq ignites further debate on the Trump administration's 'unlawful war' in Iran, revealing strategic blunders, economic fallout, and a widening credibility gap.

"Why Are We Going to War?": Former U.S. Middle East Officials Say Trump Has "No Clear Plan" on Iran
Former US diplomats and Pentagon officials reveal the Trump administration launched a war on Iran without a clear plan or legal basis, driven by shifting justifications and external pressure, escalating regional conflict and humanitarian crisis.

Trump Administration Hints At BOOTS ON THE GROUND In Iran As Israel AGITATES For More War!!
The host argues that the Trump administration, influenced by Israel, deliberately sabotaged peace talks with Iran and escalated conflict in the Middle East, potentially leading to US ground troops in Iran, while key US officials profited from the chaos.

Trump’s Iran War Justification Crumbles. The Threat Was A Lie. Roland, Dr. Nola Haynes Break It Down
Donald Trump's justification for striking Iran, claiming an imminent attack, is framed as a deliberate falsehood that plunged the US into an avoidable, costly, and globally destabilizing conflict without proper preparation or congressional approval.

PBS News Hour full episode, March 3, 2026
The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran escalates into its fourth day, prompting mass American evacuations and intense domestic political debate over its justification and long-term strategy.

LIVE: Trump LOSES IT as US EMBASSY BLOWN UP!!! 3/3/2026
The host details a rapidly escalating Middle East conflict, alleging that US strikes on Iran were initiated due to an anticipated Israeli attack, leading to widespread regional instability, US embassy attacks, and a severe munitions crisis, all exacerbated by the Trump administration's perceived incompetence and self-serving motives.

Kat Abughazaleh RESPONDS On Iran, Taiwan, Ukraine & Interventionism
Congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh clarifies her foreign policy stances on Iran, Ukraine, and Taiwan, emphasizing self-determination and diplomatic solutions while navigating criticisms of her past views.

Trump Regime At War With Iran And Itself w/ Annelle Sheline, Séamus Malekafzali | MR Live
The Trump administration's war with Iran is characterized by incoherent justifications, a shocking display of US weakness, and a willingness to be 'dogwalked' by Israel into a destabilizing conflict, despite viable diplomatic off-ramps and regional allies' concerns.

Iranian American Scholars Denounce U.S.-Israeli Attack, Warn Regime Change Efforts Will Backfire
Iranian-American scholars condemn the US-Israeli attacks on Iran, arguing that regime change efforts are 'mission impossible' and only destroy the space for internal Iranian struggles while expanding regional conflict.

BREAKING: HEZBOLLAH Joins The War; IDF Hits Dahiyeh; Iran Expands Gulf Attacks | TBN Israel
The conflict with Iran escalated significantly, drawing Hezbollah and Gulf states into a multi-front war, as US and Israeli forces target Iranian military and intelligence infrastructure, exploiting internal regime disarray.

Col. Jacques Baud: Middle East on Fire — Is This the Start of Something Bigger?
Colonel Jacques Baud dissects the escalating conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran, arguing that Western misunderstanding of Iranian culture and strategic duplicity have forced Iran into a position of necessary escalation, ultimately degrading the West's own strategic posture.

Kleptocrat-in-Chief (w/ Alexander Cooley & Daniel Nexon) | Mona Charen Show
Trump's foreign policy is primarily driven by a kleptocratic impulse for personal enrichment, fusing with far-right ideology to dismantle traditional diplomatic structures and anti-corruption measures.

IRAN WAR: Trump RISKS IT ALL For Israel
Dr. Trita Parsi analyzes the US-Israeli war against Iran, detailing Trump's miscalculations, the regional instability it creates, and the potential for a complete state collapse.

LIVE: TRUMP GOES TO WAR WITH IRAN!!!
A joint US-Israeli military operation targeting Iran escalates into widespread regional conflict, with the host criticizing the lack of transparency, diplomatic failures, and alleged political motivations behind the strikes.

🚨 BREAKING: Israel Issue Iran WAR Alert - U.S. Military Evacuate Families
Escalating tensions in the Middle East point to an imminent conflict as Israel mobilizes defenses, the US evacuates personnel and deploys assets, and Iran continues uranium enrichment while forcing its parliamentarians to remain locked down.

REPORT: Trump Wants ISRAEL To Start Iran War First
A leaked Politico report reveals the US administration's cynical strategy: encouraging Israel to strike Iran first, hoping a retaliatory attack on American forces will galvanize public support for a direct US war.