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

Col. Larry Wilkerson: Israel’s Grand Strategy Is Coming Apart – Here’s Why It Matters
Colonel Larry Wilkerson argues that Israel's grand strategy is failing, leading to a geopolitical shift where Iran, backed by Russia and China, gains significant leverage through control of strategic chokepoints and a potential nuclear deterrent, while the US faces domestic political and economic turmoil.

BREAKING: U.S. Apache CRASHES In Hormuz; Trump STOPS Israel Strike On Iran | TBN Israel
Amidst a US Apache helicopter crash in the Strait of Hormuz, former President Trump intervened to halt a broader Israeli strike on Iran, highlighting a complex interplay of US diplomatic goals, Israeli security imperatives, and Iranian strategic maneuvering.

Trump FLIPS OUT During Meet the Press Interview DISASTER
This episode dissects Trump's chaotic Meet the Press interview, his 'no new wars' contradiction, the controversial D-Day speech, and the political implications of the World Cup, all framed by the hosts' sharp commentary.

Seyed M. Marandi: Iran Drops a New Equation on the Face of War – Israel Goes Against, Trump Escapes
Iran has established a new deterrence equation in the Middle East, directly retaliating against Israeli aggression and exposing the vulnerabilities of both Israel and its Western allies, including the US.

LIVE: MeidasTouch RESPONDS to MAJOR BREAKING NEWS - 6/8/26
The hosts of Legal AF dissect former President Trump's chaotic leadership, from failed Middle East peace efforts and alleged corruption to his 'unhinged' public behavior and its detrimental impact on global relations and domestic institutions.

PBS News Hour full episode, June 8, 2026
Israel and Iran's missile exchange threatens regional peace efforts, while domestic issues like election integrity claims and drastic cuts to food assistance programs spark national debate.

Paul Craig Roberts: They Sold Us Out: Trump & GOP Just Chose Israel Over America
Paul Craig Roberts argues that Iran and Russia are destined for defeat due to their failure to adopt a decisive war doctrine, contrasting their 'tit-for-tat' responses with Israel's relentless, long-term agenda to establish 'Greater Israel' using the United States as its primary tool.

BREAKING: IRGC Attack U.S. Bases - Israel Targeted From North & South - Clashes Resume
The IRGC escalated attacks on US bases and Israel, revealing its desperation through failed military actions and a new revenue stream: international heroin trafficking, while demanding $24 billion from the US for any deal.

Pete Hegseth Embarrassed America on D-Day (w/ Bill Kristol) | Bulwark Podcast
Tim Miller and Bill Kristol dissect Trump's erratic foreign policy, the controversial nominations of Todd Blanch and Bill Py, Pete Hegseth's D-Day gaffe, and the media's role in perpetuating political bubbles and conspiracy theories.

'Iran Will Give Up NOTHING' Israel Bombs Iran As Lebanon War Smashes Trump Ceasefire
A Trump-brokered ceasefire between the US and Iran unravels as Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon provoke Iranian retaliation, exposing deep divisions in regional objectives and challenging Trump's strategy for a swift exit.

LIVE: IDF Target IRGC Chief In Iran - Hezbollah Launch Attack On Israel
Israel launched extensive, pre-planned strikes on Iranian air defense systems and Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, interpreted by the host as 'foreplay' for a larger conflict, while the IRGC's top leadership was targeted amidst a 'chain of chaos' escalation.

Spencer Pratt LOSES Lead + Trump's 'Meet The Press' Walk Off | PBD #814
This episode dives into the controversies surrounding Trump's 'Meet the Press' walk-off, alleged election fraud in California, Lewis Hamilton's 'champagne socialist' hypocrisy, the escalating Middle East conflict, and the disruptive rise of YouTuber-made movies.

Larry Johnson: Iran Missiles Rain Down on Northern Israel – Massive Strikes!
Geopolitical analyst Larry Johnson details how Israel's recent strike on an 'empty building' in Beirut triggered direct Iranian missile retaliation, escalating regional tensions and jeopardizing a US-Iran peace deal brokered by Pakistan.

Col. Jacques Baud: Iran & Israel Just Opened a NEW WAR FRONT in the Mediterranean
Colonel Jacques Baud dissects the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, arguing that Netanyahu deliberately draws the US into a broader Middle East war while exposing the West's flawed crisis management and the shifting regional power dynamics.

BREAKING: Israel Strikes IRGC In Iran - Tel Aviv Under Attack - Trump Green Lights Attack
Amid escalating Middle East tensions, Israel launched extensive strikes on Iranian IRGC targets, while Iran and its proxies retaliated with largely unsuccessful missile attacks, all framed by the host as a coordinated US-Israeli operation despite public denials.

Nima R. Alkhorshid: URGENT: Iran & Israel Trade Blows – Yemen Launches, Iran Hits Saudi
The Middle East is on the brink of a full-scale war as Iran and Israel trade escalating blows, with Yemen joining the fray and the host asserting direct US involvement and Trump's incompetence.

LIVE: IDF Strikes Hezbollah HQ In Beirut - IRGC To Launch On Israel - Iran War Escalates
Israel's strike on Hezbollah's Beirut headquarters triggers Iranian vows of retaliation and regional airspace closures, while the US reinforces its blockade of Hormuz and supports Israeli self-defense.

Nima R. Alkhorshid: Iran’s Response to Beirut Bombing - War Now Heading to the Mediterranean
An analyst argues that Israel's attack on Beirut's Dahiyeh district signals desperation, while Iran and its 'Axis of Resistance' allies have achieved a strategic victory over the US and Israel, forcing a shift in regional power dynamics and exposing economic vulnerabilities.

BREAKING: Iran FIRES At Gulf States; U.S. Strikes Back; Nuclear Deal Stalls | TBN Israel
Iran's direct attacks on Gulf states and its refusal to compromise on nuclear deal terms reveal a new, dangerous strategy to rebuild deterrence against the US, while internal and regional pressures mount against Tehran.

LIVE: Mass Protests ERUPT In Iran - IRGC Launch Missiles At Arab States
Mass protests erupt across Iran against government failures, while the IRGC escalates regional tensions with missile attacks on Arab states, prompting US retaliation and a diplomatic deadlock.

Seyed M. Marandi: Iran Strikes BACK – Missiles Hit Kuwait & U.S. 5th Fleet in Bahrain!
Professor Seyed M. Marandi details Iran's escalating military responses to U.S. and Israeli actions, highlighting Tehran's enhanced capabilities and strategic shifts in the Persian Gulf and Lebanon.

The Catastrophic Mistake That Triggered Hezbollah's DEFEAT | TBN Israel
This episode dissects how Israel's decades-long intelligence efforts and strategic military operations led to the significant dismantling of Hezbollah's capabilities, despite the initial shock of October 7th.

Amb. Chas Freeman: Israel’s Free Fall on All Fronts
Ambassador Chas Freeman details Israel's rapid decline in global public opinion and the escalating regional conflicts, predicting a significant shift in Middle Eastern power dynamics with Iran emerging as a dominant force.

MMA fighter BANNED From White House UFC Fight! Joe Rogan to 60 Minutes?! w/ Seyed Mohammad Marandi
An MMA fighter is banned from a White House UFC event for criticizing Israel and Epstein, while a US Congressman reveals a bipartisan push to merge US and Israeli militaries, raising concerns about American sovereignty and foreign policy priorities.