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

Seyed M. Marandi: BREAKING: US & Iran on Brink of FINAL Deal – Here’s What We Know
Professor Seyed M. Marandi details Iran's perceived victory in recent conflicts with the US and Israel, asserting Iran's strengthened negotiating position and control over the Strait of Hormuz, making a final deal with the US more likely on Iran's terms.

PBS News Hour full episode, June 12, 2026
The U.S. and Iran inch closer to a contentious peace deal amidst conflicting terms, while President Trump hosts a UFC cage fight on the White House lawn, and Gaza's children struggle for education in war-torn conditions.

Prof. David N. Gibbs: BREAKING: Trump & Iran Confirm the MoU Is Closer Than Ever
Professor David N. Gibbs analyzes the escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict, the potential for a US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding, and the shifting geopolitical landscape in the Middle East, highlighting Iran's strategic upper hand and the decline of US hegemony.

Jeremy Scahill: Iran Fears Trump MENTALLY ILL
Jeremy Scahill reveals that Iranian negotiators have enlisted senior psychologists to craft communications with Trump, believing he is 'mentally ill' and erratic, severely complicating US-Iran deal negotiations.

Dave Smith GOES OFF On Sam Harris For His Take On Israel
This episode exposes the deep-seated influence of Israel on US foreign policy, the economic fallout of the Iran conflict, and the suppression of anti-war voices, challenging the very notion of American democratic power.

Larry Johnson: BREAKING: Iran Forces Trump Into Concession – War Price Unbearable
Larry Johnson and the host analyze the erratic US-Iran conflict, Trump's shifting stances, Iran's firm demands, and the limited impact of US 'pinprick' attacks amidst ongoing diplomatic efforts.

LIVE: Trump CALLS FOR IMMINENT INVASION…THEN SURRENDERS!!! 6/11/2026
Donald Trump's dramatic reversal on an imminent Iran invasion, followed by a 'deal,' is framed as a calculated act of market manipulation driven by personal financial interests and external pressures, rather than genuine foreign policy.

BREAKING: Tomahawk MISSILES Strike IRGC Targets, U.S.-Tehran Negotiations Progress | TBN Israel
The US launched Tomahawk missile strikes against Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps targets, dismantling their coastal infrastructure, while simultaneously engaging in secret negotiations and securing the Strait of Hormuz, signaling a strategy of 'coercive diplomacy' to force a deal.

Pepe Escobar: 12 Ballistic Missiles Struck a US Major Airbase (Jordan)
Pepe Escobar details how US-Iran tensions have escalated to a 'full-time war stage two,' with Iran demonstrating 'escalation dominance' by expanding its target spectrum and threatening nuclear tests, while US diplomatic efforts collapse.

Alex Krainer: US STRIKES Iran – Iran RETALIATES Against Kuwait, Bahrain & Jordan!
Amidst escalating US-Iran conflict and Iranian retaliation against regional US allies, this episode argues that US foreign policy is deeply controlled by an 'Anglo-Zionist conspiracy' led by the Rothschild banking dynasty, prioritizing Israeli interests over American ones.

Goop, She Did It Again
Gwyneth Paltrow's recent comments on political apathy and her endorsement of luxury Israeli housing spark intense criticism from hosts, who label her actions as 'tone-deaf,' 'cruel,' and 'morally lazy' in the face of global suffering.

Nima R. Alkhorshid: URGENT: Iran’s RETALIATION Begins – Missiles Hit Jordan After US Attack on Iran
Iran's retaliation for alleged US attacks has begun, with missiles hitting US bases in Jordan, Bahrain, and Kuwait, escalating a conflict the speaker claims is driven by Israeli pressure and US diplomatic incompetence, leading to a total closure of the Strait of Hormuz and global economic instability.

Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar: Iran & US Just ATTACKED Each Other – FULL-SCALE WAR Next?
Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar dissects the escalating US-Iran conflict, revealing how the US orchestrated a 'pretext' for a pre-planned three-pronged military operation aimed at Iran's uranium, while Iran strategically closed the Strait of Hormuz to isolate US naval forces.

PBS News Hour full show, June 10, 2026
The US-Iran conflict escalates with new strikes and a full blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, driving US inflation to a three-year high, while domestic politics grapple with intelligence program reauthorization and deep ideological divisions.

"Total PSYCHOS!" Trump Vows Revenge As Iran Shoots Down Apache Helicopter
Piers Morgan and his guests fiercely debate the escalating US-Iran conflict, Israel's actions in the West Bank and Lebanon, and the political pressures on Trump and Netanyahu.

LIVE: Trump Awakes to MAJOR RECKONING with DISASTER NEWS
This episode dissects Donald Trump's recent political and economic challenges, his controversial statements on inflation and Iran, and explosive revelations from a new book about the Trump administration's handling of the Epstein files.

Patrick Henningsen: Iran Strikes US Bases in Jordan – Retaliation Begins & Talks DEAD
Patrick Henningsen details how Iran's strategic patience and direct retaliation against US and Israeli targets have fundamentally shifted the regional power balance, forcing the US and Israel into a defensive, unsustainable position.

Nima R. Alkhorshid: Iran LAUNCHES Immediate Retaliation: Explosions Rock Bahrain After US Strikes
An analyst details a rapid escalation of US-Iran conflict, alleging a 'fake' US pretext for strikes on Iran, which led to immediate Iranian missile and drone retaliation against US bases across the Gulf, fundamentally shifting regional power dynamics and unifying the 'axis of resistance'.

BREAKING: Trump Launches WAR In Iran Again - U.S. Military Strikes IRGC
The US military launched strategic strikes against IRGC positions in Iran, targeting air defenses and infrastructure, following the downing of a US helicopter, which the host frames as a calculated escalation rather than a proportional response.

Stanislav Krapivnik: Breaking: US attacks Iran - Russia: No Deal Coming
This episode dissects the escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict, highlighting Russian public anger and strategic military questions, while also breaking down the immediate US attacks on Iran, questioning official narratives and predicting regional destabilization.

LIVE: ALL HELL BREAKS LOOSE IN WAR & TRUMP CRASHES MARKETS!!! 6/9/2026
The host vehemently argues that Donald Trump's perceived incompetence and erratic behavior are causing global instability, economic crashes, and national humiliation, particularly highlighting his handling of the Iran war and domestic issues.

🚨 CHECK AND MATE MOTHERF*CKERS 😂😂😂
The host delivers a rapid-fire, highly opinionated breakdown of global and domestic events, from US-Iran tensions and alleged media manipulation to urban crime, immigration, and the 'Red-Green Alliance' clash over LGBTQ+ issues in the UK.

BREAKING: Downed U.S. Apache Sparks Investigation Following Intense Israel-Iran Clash | TBN Israel
An American Apache helicopter crash near the Strait of Hormuz sparks an investigation amidst escalating Israel-Iran tensions, revealing complex US-Israel coordination and Iran's eschatological worldview driving its proxy warfare.

Israel CAUGHT Spying On Trump & HERE’S WHY! w/ Max Blumenthal
Max Blumenthal and Jimmy Dore assert that Israel has consistently spied on the US, specifically targeting the Trump administration to sabotage peace negotiations with Iran, leveraging deep political and financial influence over American politicians and media.