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

Col. Jacques Baud: Iran’s $Billion Power Move: Monetizing the World’s Oil Lifeline
Col. Jacques Baud argues that Iran has strategically outmaneuvered the US and Israel in the ongoing conflict, leveraging superior intelligence analysis and calibrated responses against Western miscalculations and ideological biases.

This War Is Way More Complicated Than You Think (w/ Jason Burke) | Shield of the Republic
This episode dissects the complexities of the ongoing Iran war, critiquing media coverage, analyzing geopolitical ripple effects, and tracing the historical roots of modern terrorism back to the 1970s.

🚨 BREAKING: NATO Entering Iran War - Largest ATTACK Begins In Tehran
NATO confirms European member states are joining the US-led fight against the Islamic Republic of Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, amidst escalating attacks in Tehran and Iranian missile malfunctions.

BREAKING: Iran Threatens Gulf BLACKOUT; Israel Hits Secret Tehran Project | TBN Israel
As Israel and the US escalate strikes against Iran's military and nuclear infrastructure, Iran threatens a regional blackout in the Gulf and targets civilian areas globally, pushing the Middle East to the brink of an infrastructural war.

Stanislav Krapivnik: Israel Caught Off Guard as Iran's Hypersonic Missiles DEVASTATE Dimona and Arad
Stanislav Krapivnik details the immediate aftermath of Iranian missile strikes on Israel's Dimona and Arad, exposing critical vulnerabilities in air defense and infrastructure, and predicting cascading global economic and humanitarian disasters.

BREAKING: Trump gets NIGHTMARE news, puts PRESIDENCY at risk
A new inflation surge and an escalating Middle East conflict, directly attributed to Donald Trump's policies, are creating significant economic pain for Americans and jeopardizing his political standing, mirroring issues that previously challenged Joe Biden's presidency.

BREAKING: Trump’s 48-Hour Hormuz Ultimatum; Iran Threatens U.S.; Israel Hit Tehran | TBN Israel
Donald Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to destroy its power stations, as Israel and the US escalate strikes against Iranian military and nuclear infrastructure amidst ongoing missile attacks on Israeli cities.

JUST IN: Israeli F-16 Downed by Iran,The Middle East Will Never Be the Same | Nima R. Alkhorshid
An analyst asserts that US-Israeli efforts to dismantle Iran and the 'Axis of Resistance' through sanctions, assassinations, and military strikes have failed, instead strengthening Iranian resolve and reshaping regional power dynamics.

Even Trump’s Cheerleaders Are Saying “Oops” | The Next Level
The Bulwark hosts debate the 'stove touching' theory, arguing that current geopolitical and economic crises, exacerbated by political leadership, are a necessary but dangerous learning moment for the American public.

“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.