Middle East Conflict
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.
“Inherent contempt power!” Bondi gets news she feared
Democratic Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticizes Republican tactics on TSA funding, the Iran war, and Pam Bondi's evasion of an Epstein-related subpoena, highlighting potential future use of Congress's inherent contempt powers.
Saagar X Joe Kent: RESIGNATION, Israeli NUKES, Epstein, Charlie Kirk, Mike Huckabee
Former NCTC Director Joe Kent details his resignation over the Iran war, alleging Israeli manipulation of US policy, suppressed investigations into high-profile assassinations, and concerns about nuclear escalation.
Gerald Celente: Trump Already Losing the Iran War
Gerald Celente asserts that Donald Trump's new war in the Middle East, launched under false pretenses and driven by personal ego and external influence, is already failing and poised to trigger the 'greatest depression' in modern history.
Trump Readies Iran Invasion; To Tax Cut Or Not To Tax Cut w/ Perry Bacon, Sen Chris Van Hollen
The US is embroiled in an unpopular, escalating war with Iran, driven by Trump's ego and a lack of Democratic opposition, while domestic politics reveal a deep divide between progressive and establishment forces in the Democratic primaries.
Political Prophet Predicts the Next Phase in Iran, Trump’s War Plan, & Israel’s Plot to Sabotage It
A self-proclaimed prophet details a grim future of protracted global conflict, economic collapse, and the 'control demolition' of Western civilization, driven by eschatological agendas and a reorientation of world powers.
Trump Pushes $200 Billion War Plan as Backlash Grows
Hosts John Favreau and Dan Pfeiffer dissect the escalating 'war in Iran,' its devastating economic impact, the Trump administration's political missteps, and the controversial influence of special interest groups in Democratic primaries.
LIVE: MeidasTouch RESPONDS to MAJOR BREAKING NEWS - 3/19/26
Donald Trump's unauthorized war against Iran has spiraled into a global disaster, leading to economic turmoil, geopolitical weakening of the U.S., and allegations of profound corruption within his administration.
David Sirota EXPOSES The Master Plan
This episode exposes how a 'master plan' has concentrated power in the US presidency, enabling a US-Israel-led war in Iran, escalating gas prices, and suppressing dissent through media propaganda and alleged deep state actions.
PBS News Hour full episode, March 19, 2026
This episode dissects the escalating Israel-Iran conflict, its global economic fallout, the Trump administration's controversial war messaging, and a fatal ICE shooting, revealing deep political and social fissures.
Trump Is About to Own a Disastrous Middle East War | Secret Podcast Preview
The Bulwark hosts dissect the shifting landscape of Democratic political strategy, the unexpected impact of a potential Middle East war on the Republican party, and the surprising resignation of a controversial figure.
Richard D. Wolff & Michael Hudson: Iran Just Flipped the Script on the U.S. -Global Crisis Incoming?
Iran's strategic response to US aggression in the Strait of Hormuz is accelerating global de-dollarization, exposing the ineffectiveness of US military and financial control, and forcing a re-evaluation of international alliances.
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.
John Mearsheimer: Trump's War Is STRATEGIC DISASTER W/ No End In Sight
Professor John Mearsheimer argues that the Trump administration's war on Iran was a colossal strategic error, driven by Israeli influence and a miscalculation of Iranian strength, leading to devastating global economic and geopolitical consequences with no clear exit.
Michael Lester - Is the United States Going to War with Iran For Israel? | SRS #289
Michael Lester argues that the U.S. war with Iran is primarily driven by Israeli influence and domestic political factors, not American national interests, risking global economic collapse and further military overextension.
Global Energy PRICES SPIKE As Depression Looms
Global energy markets are in crisis, with spiking oil and gas prices driven by geopolitical instability, inadequate refinery capacity, and strategic blunders, threatening a global depression starting in Asia.
🚨 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.
Yakov M. Rabkin: Iran Remains the Principal STRONGHOLD of Resistance to Israel
Yakov Rabkin argues that the US-Iran conflict is primarily an Israeli war, driven by Zionist ideology to preserve an apartheid state and eliminate regional resistance, with the US acting as a mobilized proxy.
WORST CASE SCENARIO: Energy Infrastructure BURNING Across Middle East
The US and Israel's strike on Iran's largest gas field triggered massive retaliatory attacks on critical energy infrastructure across the Middle East, pushing the global economy into a 'worst-case scenario' energy crisis.
The End of the Petrodollar? How Iran War Is Reshaping the Global Economy: Author Laleh Khalili
Ongoing conflict in the Strait of Hormuz is not only disrupting global oil trade but also accelerating a challenge to the petrodollar, pushing a multi-polar financial system and a faster transition to sustainable energy.
"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.
Top U.S. & World Headlines — March 19, 2026
Global energy markets faced severe disruption following escalating US-Israeli strikes on Iran and Iranian retaliation across the Persian Gulf, while domestic US politics grappled with war funding, executive appointments, and revelations of historical abuse.
Alex Krainer: Middle East ERUPTS: Iran Unleashes Missile Storm on Israel & Gulf States
Alex Krainer details a rapidly escalating Middle East conflict, asserting that Israel, with US support, initiated attacks on Iranian oil facilities, leading to Iran's retaliatory strikes on Gulf states and a perceived US miscalculation driven by Zionist influence.
🚨 BREAKING: Iran Launch WAR On Saudi Arabia - Qatar Expel IRGC From Doha
As the IRGC launches direct attacks on Saudi and Qatari energy infrastructure and residential areas, Qatar expels Iranian diplomats, and Arab leaders unite in Riyadh to consider military action against a 'leaderless' and 'desperate' Iranian regime.
PBS News Hour full episode, March 18, 2026
This episode details escalating conflicts in the Middle East, contentious U.S. political debates over intelligence and a DHS nominee, and significant social issues including a migrant crisis in Lebanon, sexual abuse allegations against Cesar Chavez, and a national debate on historical revisionism.