Israel-Lebanon Conflict
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.

John Helmer: Russia on the Verge of Major Escalation — Europe Braces for Retaliation
Veteran correspondent John Helmer argues that Russia faces a 'permanent war' with NATO, driven by US strategy to weaken Russia and maintain control, while internal Russian issues and the evolving drone warfare landscape complicate Moscow's ability to deter aggression or achieve its war aims.

BREAKING: Iran May STRIKE Israel; ATOMIC BOMB Push; IDF Destroys Hezbollah Tunnel | TBN Israel
Iran is escalating its nuclear ambitions and regional pressure tactics, prompting Israel to prepare for an independent military strike while the US attempts to de-escalate tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.

Paul Craig Roberts: Lebanon's Speaker Declares US-Israel Deal "Won't Be Implemented
Paul Craig Roberts argues that US-Iran negotiations and the Lebanon-Israel deal are charades driven by US domestic political needs and Israeli influence, not genuine peace, leading to perpetual conflict and eroding American independence.

Col. Jacques Baud: Iran Strikes 8 U.S. Military Sites After Attacks on Southern Coast
Colonel Jacques Baud argues that the US views the Iran-Oman MOU as a strategic trap to force Iran into a 'diplomacy under pressure' scenario, aiming for a decisive US victory rather than a balanced resolution.

Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar: BREAKING: U.S. Launches Airstrikes Inside Iran – Escalation Underway
Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar asserts that recent US airstrikes in Iran and ongoing Israeli actions in Lebanon signify a deliberate US-Israeli strategy to re-escalate conflict and expand Israeli occupation, despite existing peace agreements.

Prof. Steve Hanke: Explosions Rock Strait Of Hormuz - Lebanon Ceasefire On The BRINK
Professor Steve Hanke dissects the geopolitical and economic complexities of US-Iran relations, the Strait of Hormuz, and the Israel-Lebanon conflict, arguing that US policy is driven by political spin and external lobbies, leading to predictable outcomes like Iran's control over vital shipping lanes and Israel's continued occupation of Lebanon.

Scott Ritter: Israel DEFEATED on Every Front – The Fallout Begins
Geopolitical analyst Scott Ritter asserts that Israel has been defeated on multiple fronts, leading to a significant re-evaluation of US foreign policy and regional power dynamics, driven by economic pressures and shifting alliances.

LIVE: MeidasTouch RESPONDS to MAJOR BREAKING NEWS - 6/22/26
The US-Iran peace talks in Switzerland resulted in significant concessions to Iran, including $12 billion in unfrozen funds and lifted oil sanctions, despite Donald Trump's erratic behavior and attempts to sabotage the deal, highlighting America's weakened global standing and the vulnerability of the agreement.

BREAKING: Iran HUMILIATES U.S.; Trump Threatens Hormuz Seizure; Israel Won't Retreat | TBN Israel
Iran publicly humiliated the US negotiation team, secured partial sanctions relief, and dictated terms regarding Lebanon, while internally escalating repression and testing Washington's limits.

Iran Talks Nearly BLOWUP After Trump Threatens Negotiators
High-stakes negotiations between the US and Iran nearly collapsed after former President Trump issued direct threats to Iranian negotiators, highlighting the fragility of a potential deal amidst regional conflicts and domestic political pressures.

Col. Jacques Baud: BREAKING: Starmer Steps Down Effective Immediately — Iran & US Agree to New Terms
Colonel Jacques Baud dissects the systemic incompetence plaguing European leadership, the West's shift from strategic to tactical thinking, and the complex, often misjudged, dynamics of the US-Israel-Iran relationship.

LIVE: IRGC Falls Apart - Iran Talks REJECTED On Day One - Regime Infighting CHAOS
Iran's 'negotiations' in Switzerland collapse on day one, marked by the IRGC's refusal to engage, internal regime infighting, and a defiant 'closure' of the Strait of Hormuz, prompting aggressive threats from the US.

Larry Johnson: Iran Closes Hormuz AND Ends Israel's Combat Ops - US Rushes to Talks!
Larry Johnson details high-stakes US-Iran negotiations in Switzerland, revealing a significant shift in US policy towards Israel and a strategic withdrawal of US military assets from the Middle East.

Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar: Netanyahu Orders IDF to Halt Lebanon Operations Amid Iranian Pressure
Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar analyzes how Israel's continued military operations in Southern Lebanon are sabotaging a crucial US-Iran peace deal, forcing the US to choose between its own interests and unwavering support for Israel.

Pravin Sawhney: Iran Just Played Its FINAL CARD – Israel's Northern Border Is Finished
Pravin Sawhney argues that Iran has decisively won its war against the US, forcing a new MOU, and is now strategically leveraging its position to reshape the West Asian order, with Israel's actions being a key point of contention.

Amb. Chas Freeman: Israel’s Agenda Suffers MAJOR Collapse
Ambassador Chas Freeman argues that Israel's aggressive policies have led to a major collapse of its international standing and a significant shift in regional power dynamics, leaving the US in a precarious position.

Deal on BRINK OF COLLAPSE, JD Vance Calls Out Israel
A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is already under strain, while internal political dynamics in Iran and Israel, coupled with shifting US rhetoric from figures like JD Vance, threaten to derail critical diplomatic efforts and escalate regional conflict.

Alastair Crooke: Iran Threatens to WITHDRAW from Key Pact if Israel Doesn't Stop Lebanon Advance
Alastair Crooke details how a US-Iran de-escalation framework has profoundly shifted Middle East geopolitics, exposing Israel's strategic vulnerabilities and challenging its long-held US-backed security paradigm.

BREAKING: Israel REJECT Iran Deal - IRGC Hezbollah Launch Missiles At Israel - IDF Stay In Lebanon
Israel has rejected a US-Iran memorandum of understanding, refusing to withdraw from southern Lebanon as Hezbollah launched missile attacks, while the IRGC threatens to close the Strait of Hormuz despite a US-lifted blockade.

BREAKING: Iran Claims VICTORY; U.S Deal Ties Israel; 60-Day War Clock Starts | TBN Israel
A new US-Iran memorandum of understanding aims to end hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but Israel views it as a dangerous temporary framework that empowers Iran and restricts Israeli defense operations in Lebanon.

John Helmer: Russia Just REACTED to Iran-US MoU – Iran Insists on Ending War on All Fronts
John Helmer analyzes the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) through the lens of domestic political factions in Russia, the US, and Israel, revealing how internal power struggles and electoral considerations shape international diplomacy and conflict.

Patrick Henningsen: Israel’s Plot FAILS – Iran and US Advance MoU Despite Sabotage Attempt
Patrick Henningsen argues that Iran has strategically outmaneuvered the US and Israel in recent negotiations, forcing a US 'surrender' through an MOU, despite Israeli attempts to sabotage the peace process.

Larry Johnson: Israel’s Sabotage Backfires – Trump’s Last Move ENDS Israel's Agenda
Larry Johnson dissects the highly contentious Iran-US Memorandum of Understanding, arguing it's a 'terrible deal' for Iran due to US untrustworthiness and conflicting interpretations, while Israel faces unprecedented international pressure amidst regional power shifts.

BREAKING: HORMUZ Opens; IDF Hits BEIRUT; Trump Rages As Iran Deal Nearly Blows | TBN Israel
A US-Iran agreement to open the Strait of Hormuz and halt military operations was nearly derailed by an Israeli strike on Hezbollah in Beirut, highlighting deep divisions over regional security and Iran's terror proxies.