Middle East Conflict
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.

Col. Jacques Baud: Trump’s FINAL Play Just COLLAPSED Israel
Colonel Jacques Baud dissects the escalating US-Iran confrontation in the Strait of Hormuz, revealing how Trump's inconsistent policies and Israel's actions are destabilizing the Middle East and accelerating a shift towards a multipolar world order where US unilateralism is increasingly ineffective.

BREAKING: Iran REFUSES To Fold; Trump Threatens New Strikes; IDF On Alert | TBN Israel
Iran's aggressive 14-point proposal, including demands for compensation and US withdrawal, is met with Trump's strategy of ambiguity and economic blockade, while the IDF prepares for potential renewed conflict and global shipping bypasses the Strait of Hormuz.

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.

Ray McGovern: Israel’s Worst Defeat: New Wave of Attacks That Could END It All
Ray McGovern dissects the complex, unpredictable Middle East conflict, arguing that Russian intervention and economic pressures are forcing Trump into a diplomatic off-ramp, despite Netanyahu's persistent calls for war and the risk of nuclear escalation.

PBS News Hour full episode, May 1, 2026
President Trump rejects Iran's peace proposal while facing scrutiny over the War Powers Act and politicization of a White House security breach, as the Supreme Court weakens voting rights and a new book offers a path to peace in the Middle East.

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.

Patrick Henningsen: Iran’s CHILLING Message to Trump – Ships Turning Back Near Hormuz
Patrick Henningsen argues that the US's current geopolitical strategy, particularly regarding Iran and Russia, is a self-destructive path leading to economic collapse and the erosion of American global influence, while inadvertently strengthening its adversaries.

BREAKING: U.S. Seeks To UNLEASH New Hypersonic Missile In Iran; Regime Vows Retaliation | TBN Israel
The U.S. is deploying a new hypersonic missile and enforcing a severe naval blockade on Iran, leading to economic strangulation, internal regime struggles, and heightened regional tensions across multiple fronts.

🚨 LIVE: Trump Rejects Iran Deal - U.S. Military To Strike IRGC
President Trump has rejected Iran's deal, signaling imminent US military strikes on IRGC positions, while Iran's economy collapses and its people prepare for an armed uprising.

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.

PBS News Hour full episode, April 28, 2026
This episode covers the re-indictment of former FBI Director James Comey, the UAE's departure from OPEC amid a global oil crisis, King Charles III's address to Congress, and the FCC's controversial move against ABC/Disney.

BREAKING: Iran Faces EXPLOSIVE Internal Threat; US Hardens Blockade; Russia BACKS Iran | TBN Israel
Iran faces an escalating internal crisis and a crippling US naval blockade, pushing its oil industry to the brink of collapse while Russia offers diplomatic backing and Israel eyes a new strategic role in regional energy transit.

The Future Of Iran, Israel & Ukraine – FULL Interview w/ The Duran!
The Duran hosts dissect the 'unstable equilibrium' in the Iran-US conflict, Israel's actions in Lebanon, and the profit-driven motives prolonging the Ukraine war, highlighting Europe's lack of an independent media counter-narrative.

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.

Paul Craig Roberts: Iran Turns the Tables, Trump's Retreat in DISARRAY
Paul Craig Roberts argues Iran is making a critical strategic blunder by negotiating with the US and Israel, missing a unique opportunity to dismantle the 'Greater Israel' agenda and secure lasting peace in the Middle East.

BREAKING: Hezbollah RAGES As U.S. Hormuz Blockade CRUSHES Iran; FBI Launches Probe | TBN Israel
The US naval blockade is pushing Iran's oil infrastructure to the brink of collapse, inflicting massive daily economic losses, while Hezbollah escalates tensions in Lebanon to derail potential peace talks with Israel.

Larry Johnson Drops a BOMBSHELL: Generals Just Told Trump to STAND DOWN
Former CIA analyst Larry Johnson reveals critical military and economic vulnerabilities for the US and Europe, suggesting generals advised Trump against further Middle East conflict while Iran solidifies its strategic and economic power with Russia and Oman.

BREAKING: Trump CHOKES Iran; Hormuz Pressure Builds; Hezbollah Drone Kills IDF Soldier | TBN Israel
This episode details the escalating multi-front conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran, highlighting economic warfare, asymmetrical tactics in the Strait of Hormuz, and emerging regional alliances.