International Relations
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.
Andrei Martyanov: Iran Just SHOT DOWN Trump’s Blockade… And Israel’s Strategy Is IN TATTERS
Andrei Martyanov asserts that Iran has effectively broken the US-led blockade, seizing control of the Strait of Hormuz, while exposing Israel's military as a 'second-rate' power and revealing the US military as a 'paper tiger' suffering from strategic incompetence and internal panic.
Alex Krainer: Trump Trapped Himself in the Persian Gulf – Iran’s Comeback Just Changed Everything
Alex Krainer argues that Donald Trump's war on Iran has backfired catastrophically, trapping him politically and inadvertently accelerating a global shift away from Western hegemony.
PBS News Hour full episode, April 22, 2026
This episode covers escalating geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, controversial health policy changes under Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the devastating impact of U.S. aid cuts in Uganda, and growing concerns over election interference in the U.S.
Matthew Hoh: US Missiles Are GONE – Here’s What the Pentagon Isn’t Telling You
Matthew Hoh reveals the US military's critical missile depletion and the geopolitical motivations behind a shaky ceasefire with Iran, exposing a 'modus vivendi' that reshapes regional power dynamics and US foreign policy.
Ray McGovern: The Way a Long Iran War Destroys Israel and the Entire GCC
Ray McGovern argues that US foreign policy in the Middle East is primarily driven by Israeli interests, leading to a dangerous escalation with Iran that could destabilize the entire region and further erode US global standing.
Pepe Escobar: “Total Failure”: Trump’s Blockade Just Backfired Disastrously
Pepe Escobar argues that the US blockade against Iran, spearheaded by Donald Trump, has utterly failed and backfired, accelerating global economic chaos and challenging US geopolitical dominance.
Trump EXTENDS Ceasefire + DOJ Indicts SPLC | PBD Podcast #782
This episode dissects Trump's extended ceasefire with Iran amidst seized ships and Chinese aid, the DOJ's indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center for alleged fraud, and the economic fallout from rising jet fuel costs and evolving Gen Z workplace expectations.
PBS News Hour full episode, April 21, 2026
President Trump extends a contentious cease-fire with Iran amid stalled peace talks and a naval blockade, while domestically, a Fed nominee faces scrutiny, Congress grapples with ethics scandals, and a stark gender divide emerges among Gen Z on reproductive rights and traditional roles.
LIVE: US AND IRAN MEETING CANCELLED…TRUMP FOLDS!!! 4/21/2026
The host details the abrupt cancellation of US-Iran negotiations, attributing it to the Trump administration's contradictory and humiliating diplomatic tactics, which Iran views as weak and untrustworthy.
"STAND For Dead Soldiers!" Piers Morgan Israel Debate ERUPTS Over Protest
Piers Morgan hosts a fiery debate on Israel's actions in Gaza and Lebanon, featuring starkly opposing views on military conduct, international support, and the path to peace, culminating in a tense exchange over commemorating fallen soldiers.
Seyed M. Marandi: “It’s Over” – Iran Wipes Out Trump’s Blockade Tactic
Iran asserts its defiance against US blockade tactics and military threats, warning of severe global economic consequences and regional instability if aggression continues.
LIVE: MeidasTouch RESPONDS to MAJOR BREAKING NEWS - 4/20/26
Donald Trump's erratic handling of the Iran conflict and his administration's internal chaos, including the firing of multiple female cabinet members, reveal a pattern of self-serving behavior and a 'bankrupt' U.S. security posture.
Paul Craig Roberts: Iran vs USA: US Forces FORCED to Retreat as Iranian Retaliation Turns the Tables
Paul Craig Roberts argues that the ongoing US-Iran conflict is fundamentally driven by Israel's 'Greater Israel' agenda, creating a lose-lose scenario for the US and Israel while Iran fails to seize its strategic advantage.
BREAKING: U.S. Seizes Iran Mass Destruction Ship; Trump Threatens Strikes | TBN Israel
The US escalated tensions with Iran by seizing a cargo ship suspected of carrying WMD components, sparking threats and counter-threats amidst stalled negotiations and a deepening regional conflict.
BREAKING: U.S. Marines Attack & CAPTURE Iranian Ship; Mossad THWARTS Terror Plot | TBN Israel
The US escalated its blockade against Iran by seizing a cargo ship suspected of carrying weapons of mass destruction components, while Israel's Mossad exposed and dismantled Iran's global terror network targeting strategic infrastructure and Jewish communities.
“We’re Gonna Have ANOTHER War!” Iran REJECTS President Trump’s Peace Talks
President Trump's claims of a 'mega deal' with Iran are rejected by Iranian officials, fueling a contentious debate over the ongoing war, its economic impact, and Trump's controversial religious rhetoric.
BREAKING: Iran Claims VICTORY; Hormuz SHUT; U.S. Moves To SEIZE Ships | TBN Israel
The US is intensifying economic warfare against Iran by globally seizing Iran-linked ships and leveraging the Strait of Hormuz blockade, while Iran attempts to rebuild its military and maintain strategic assets amidst complex negotiations.
LEMON DROP | Gas Prices Soar, Media Under Attack, Chaos Everywhere!
Don Lemon dissects political rhetoric, fact-checks claims about media bias and international 'peace deals,' and raises concerns about a former president's mental fitness and authoritarian leanings.
🚨 LIVE: IRGC Targets London - British Jews Attacked - Starmer Refuses To Ban IRGC
The host details escalating IRGC attacks on Jewish sites in London, lambasts the UK government's perceived inaction, and highlights President Trump's aggressive ultimatum to the Iranian regime.
🚨 BREAKING: Tousi TV Arrested In France By Macron - British Embassy Informed
Independent news outlet 2CTV reports its documentary team was arrested in Calais, France, while filming the illegal migrant crisis, alleging a coordinated effort by the French and British governments to suppress the truth.
Trump Is Getting a TERRIBLE Deal (w/ Ben Rhodes) | The Bulwark Podcast
Ben Rhodes, former Deputy National Security Advisor, dissects the catastrophic consequences of Trump's Iran policy, arguing his 'deal' is a costly re-negotiation of a superior agreement that strengthened Iran and alienated US allies.
🚨 TRUMP F*CKING DID THE IMPOSSIBLE 😂😂😂
The host celebrates Trump's 'impossible' foreign policy wins against Iran and in Israel-Lebanon peace talks, while lambasting 'woke' globalists, the Pope, and immigration policies for 'destroying' Western nations and Japan.
“It's An Act Of WAR!” Professor Jiang vs Gordon Chang On China, Iran & Trump | Plus Robert Pape
Experts clash over the US-Iran conflict's true beneficiaries, the global economic fallout, and whether Trump's strategy inadvertently strengthened Iran and China.
Richard Wolff & Michael Hudson: How Trump’s Iran Blockade Turned Into Total Humiliation
Richard Wolff and Michael Hudson argue that the Trump administration's Iran blockade and 'economic fury' are illogical, self-defeating strategies that expose US weakness, accelerate global hostility, and push the world towards a financial crisis, ultimately failing to stop rising powers like China and Russia.