Energy Security
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.

BREAKING: Pentagon Eyes KHARG Ground Raid; Iran Threatens Hormuz FIRE; Israel Hits Deep | TBN Israel
As the 'Roaring Lion War' enters its 30th day, the US and Israel intensify strikes against Iran's military and economic infrastructure, while the Pentagon prepares for a potential ground operation on Kharg Island amidst internal Iranian political cracks and escalating regional proxy conflicts.

BREAKING: U.S. Prepares GROUND Invasion Of Iran; Arak Reactor HIT; Houthis Attack Israel |TBN Israel
The U.S. and Israel are escalating military pressure on Iran, including preparations for a potential ground invasion and extensive strikes on Iranian military and nuclear infrastructure, while Iran attempts to weaponize the Strait of Hormuz for transit extortion.

Larry Johnson & Col. Wilkerson: US–Iran Ground Conflict Could DEVASTATE Israel & UAE
Military analysts Larry Johnson and Colonel Wilkerson dissect the severe economic and strategic miscalculations of a potential US-Israel ground invasion of Iran, arguing it would devastate global trade and expose critical vulnerabilities in modern warfare.

BREAKING: IDF ELIMINATES Chief IRGC Naval Commanders; U.S. Preps Iran Ground Assault? | TBN Israel
Israel and the US are intensifying military and diplomatic pressure on Iran, eliminating key IRGC commanders and preparing for potential ground operations, while Iran faces internal erosion and escalates rhetoric.

BREAKING: Trump Threatens “HELL”; Iran Rejects U.S. Deal; Kharg Island Showdown Looms | TBN Israel
As diplomatic talks between the US and Iran stall, the US and Israel intensify military strikes and prepare for a potential ground operation on Iran's critical Kharg Island, while Iran fortifies its defenses and regional tensions escalate.

BREAKING: U.S. Halts DEVASTATING Military Strike On Iran; IDF Bombs HAMMER Tehran | TBN Israel
The US issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, threatening strikes on power stations, while Israel intensifies its own campaign against Iranian command and production capabilities, escalating a multi-front regional conflict with global energy implications.

Top U.S. & World Headlines — March 23, 2026
Global tensions escalate with direct military exchanges between Iran and Israel, US-Iran diplomatic overtures, and widespread humanitarian crises, while domestic US issues include airport chaos, media consolidation, and a federal judge upholding press freedom.

This War Is Way More Complicated Than You Think (w/ Jason Burke) | Shield of the Republic
This episode dissects the complexities of the ongoing Iran war, critiquing media coverage, analyzing geopolitical ripple effects, and tracing the historical roots of modern terrorism back to the 1970s.

BREAKING: Iran Threatens Gulf BLACKOUT; Israel Hits Secret Tehran Project | TBN Israel
As Israel and the US escalate strikes against Iran's military and nuclear infrastructure, Iran threatens a regional blackout in the Gulf and targets civilian areas globally, pushing the Middle East to the brink of an infrastructural war.

BREAKING: Trump’s 48-Hour Hormuz Ultimatum; Iran Threatens U.S.; Israel Hit Tehran | TBN Israel
Donald Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to destroy its power stations, as Israel and the US escalate strikes against Iranian military and nuclear infrastructure amidst ongoing missile attacks on Israeli cities.

BREAKING: 2,000+ Marines DEPLOY To Iran War; IDF BOMBS Iran Navy; Qatar ATTACKED | TBN Israel
As the Middle East conflict escalates on day 20, the US deploys Marines to the Strait of Hormuz, Israel strikes deep into Iran, and Gulf states unite against Iranian energy attacks, while new military technologies reshape the battlefield.

🚨 LIVE: UK Finally Joining WAR In Iran - Arab Leaders Prepare To Fight IRGC
Iran's escalating attacks on critical oil and gas infrastructure in the Middle East have unified Arab nations and spurred a European-Japanese coalition to support reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while US and Israeli forces conduct direct strikes against IRGC assets.

"Iran Is Playing the Long Game": What to Expect from Protracted War in Middle East
Valinaser, an international affairs professor, details Iran's 'mosaic military strategy' and 'long game' approach, arguing that US and Israeli actions have inadvertently radicalized Iran's leadership and destabilized global trust in international agreements.

Matthew Hoh: US Just Burned Through Its Cruise Missiles… Now What?
The US and Israel are escalating a war with Iran from a position of desperation and strategic miscalculation, while Iran demonstrates remarkable strategic patience and effective economic warfare, leading to a global energy crisis and exposing the flaws in American military planning.

Scott Ritter: Iran UNLEASHES Missiles on Tel Aviv & US Bases
Scott Ritter asserts that recent Israeli attacks on Iranian oil facilities, coordinated with the US, will trigger devastating Iranian retaliation against Gulf Arab energy infrastructure and potentially Israel's desalinization plants, leading to a global energy catastrophe and the 'erasure' of Israel.

Alastair Crooke: Iran Was Ready for This War… And It Could Change the Middle East Forever
Alastair Crooke details how Iran's long-prepared asymmetrical warfare strategy is reshaping Middle East geopolitics and global economics, challenging Western assumptions about conflict and power.

John Helmer: Trump Furious as Allies Reject U.S. Plan to Escort Ships in Hormuz
As the US aims for a two-week resolution to the Strait of Hormuz conflict, Israel's Netanyahu faces internal pressure and pushes for nuclear escalation, while European allies reject US calls for military support, acknowledging Iran's new role as the 'gatekeeper' of global oil supply.

Co. Jacques Baud: The Strait That Controls the World Economy – And Iran Knows It
Colonel Jacques Baud dissects how Iran's strategic control over the Strait of Hormuz and the West's consistent strategic miscalculations have fundamentally shifted global power dynamics, isolating Western nations and empowering adversaries.

Richard D. Wolff & Michael Hudson: What Is Occurring Is Really WORLD WAR III
This episode dissects the US attack on Iran as a pivotal event, framed by experts as both domestic political theater and the onset of World War III, accelerating the decline of the American empire and forcing a global economic and political realignment.

PBS News Hour full episode, March 11, 2026
A PBS NewsHour episode from March 11, 2026, details Iran's escalation in the Strait of Hormuz, Ukraine's transfer of drone defense expertise to the Middle East, the contentious SAVE America Act on voting, and the impact of federal immigration crackdowns in Minnesota.

Trump FREAKS Over Iran MINES In Strait Of Hormuz
The US administration faces escalating geopolitical and economic challenges as Iran reportedly deploys mines in the Strait of Hormuz, leading to muddled information, soaring oil prices, and a scramble for a coherent response.

Col. Larry Wilkerson: Israel Can’t Survive This… What Just Happened Changes Everything
Colonel Larry Wilkerson asserts that the ongoing war between the US and Iran, driven by the 'pathological lying' of leaders like Trump and Netanyahu, is causing catastrophic destruction, eroding international law, and will inevitably lead to the US being driven out of the Middle East.

BREAKING: IDF Jets HAMMER Iran; Slain Ayatollah Son Named NEW Supreme Leader | TBN Israel
As Israeli and American forces conduct a synchronized air campaign deep within Iran, targeting critical military and regime infrastructure, Iran retaliates by striking vital water and energy facilities in Gulf States, escalating the conflict into a civilian survival confrontation.

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.