Middle East Conflict
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.
Iran’s Endgame | Mohammad Ali Shabani | TMR
Mohammad Ali Shabani details how Iran's strategic ambiguity and diverse leverage points render US blockades ineffective, forcing a re-evaluation of regional power dynamics and US foreign policy.
PBS News Hour full episode, April 15, 2026
This episode dissects ongoing US-Iran diplomatic efforts amid escalating tensions, a landmark monopoly verdict against Ticketmaster, the deep-rooted tradition of American volunteerism, and the public clash between President Trump and Pope Leo XIV.
BREAKING: Hezbollah ATTACKS Israel; Iran Targets U.S. Bases w/ Chinese Spy Satellite | TBN Israel
As the US imposes a naval blockade on Iran and Israel engages Hezbollah, a multi-front conflict unfolds with diplomatic talks running parallel to intense military and economic pressure, revealing internal fractures and the strategic use of advanced technology.
Scott Ritter: Trump Panics as Iran’s Strategy Exposes His Biggest Defeat Yet
Scott Ritter argues that the US blockade on the Strait of Hormuz is political theater, exposing US intelligence failures and Trump's desperation to exit a war he cannot win, while Iran emerges stronger and more pragmatic.
🚨 LIVE: War In Iran ESCALATES - Iranians Assassinate IRGC Leaders - US Ground Troops Drill
The host details an escalating, multi-front conflict in Iran, involving internal resistance assassinating IRGC leaders, ongoing US-Iran nuclear negotiations under military pressure, and sustained Israeli operations against Hezbollah proxies.
PBS News Hour full episode, April 14, 2026
The U.S. navigates complex international peace efforts between Israel and Lebanon while grappling with a tense standoff with Iran, significant shifts in immigration policy, and internal political ethics concerns.
BREAKING: Chinese & Iran Tankers BREAK U.S. Hormuz Blockade; Israel, Lebanon Hold Talks | TBN Israel
The US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz faced immediate challenges from Iranian and Chinese tankers, while Iran employed stalling tactics in nuclear talks and Israel intensified its campaign against Hezbollah amidst fragile Lebanon negotiations.
🚨 LIVE: IRGC Surrender To Trump Ceasefire Talks - Israel's Iran Regime Change Plan
The IRGC, economically suffocated by a US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, is reportedly 'begging' for urgent talks, while Israel confirms its ultimate goal is regime change in Iran.
Col. Larry Wilkerson: “It’s Over”: Iran Wipes Out Trump’s Bully Tactic on Live Map
Colonel Larry Wilkerson dissects the ineffectiveness of US foreign policy under the Trump administration, arguing that its aggressive stance against Iran and unwavering support for Israel are destabilizing the Middle East and accelerating a global power shift towards China.
Iran Begs Trump to Stop After His Unexpected Shock Move Corners Them
Dave Rubin details how Trump's aggressive military and economic blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has cornered Iran, forcing them to negotiate on nuclear activity and shifting global power dynamics, while simultaneously criticizing perceived Democratic hypocrisy and media bias.
Pepe Escobar: China Just HUMILIATED Trump’s Blockade Plan - Iran Takes FULL Control of Hormuz
Donald Trump's announced blockade of Iranian ports is a performative PR stunt, strategically ineffective, and primarily targets China, revealing US military limitations and accelerating the decline of its global influence.
Paul Craig Roberts: 3 Ways Greater Israel WRECKED the Peace Talks
Paul Craig Roberts argues that the 'Greater Israel' agenda, openly pursued by Israeli leaders and facilitated by US subservience, renders any peace negotiations in the Middle East pointless, as the ultimate goal is the destruction of surrounding states.
BREAKING: Iran Talks FAIL; US Orders Naval Blockade; IDF Assaults Hezbollah Stronghold | TBN Israel
The US imposes a naval blockade on Iran after failed nuclear talks, escalating economic pressure and raising fears of a wider conflict, while the IDF simultaneously assaults a Hezbollah stronghold in Lebanon.
Larry Johnson: Will Trump’s Iran Port Blockade Work… or End in Total DISASTER?
Larry Johnson argues that Donald Trump's declared blockade of Iranian ports is an ineffective 'words-only' policy, exacerbating global economic instability and oil prices, while alienating US allies.
🚨 BREAKING: Trump BLOCKADES Hormuz Strait - IRGC Move To Attack U.S. Military
The US Navy has blockaded the Strait of Hormuz, triggering a geopolitical 'game of chicken' with Iran, Europe, and China, while internal crises escalate in Iran.
HOT TOPICS | Is Donald Trump Having A Mental Breakdown?!
Don Lemon dissects Donald Trump's erratic social media behavior, including AI-generated images of himself as Jesus and a fabricated feud with 'Pope Leo,' alongside critical analyses of the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and a significant European election upset.
BREAKING: U.S. Moves To BLOCKADE Iran; IDF SURROUNDS Hezbollah In Bint Jbeil | TBN Israel
The U.S. initiated a naval blockade on Iran's ports, escalating economic pressure after failed negotiations, while the IDF simultaneously intensified operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon's symbolic stronghold of Bint Jbeil.
Seyed M. Marandi: US Blockade on Iran Just Triggered Iran’s HARSHEST Response Yet
An Iranian professor details how US demands and an imposed blockade triggered Iran's harshest response, exposing American strategic missteps and the vulnerability of Gulf Arab states.
Col. Jacques Baud: EU Destroys Trump’s War Fantasy – Leaves Him HUMILIATED
Colonel Jacques Baud dissects how Donald Trump's 'peace through strength' approach, manifested in a proposed blockade of Iranian ports, is perceived as gunboat diplomacy, leading to strategic humiliation for the US and exposing Europe's geopolitical weakness.
URGENT UPDATE - The Iran War Expert: The Most Dangerous Stage Begins Now
An expert on military strategy argues that US actions have inadvertently strengthened Iran, pushing the conflict into a dangerous new stage with global geopolitical and economic ramifications.
Nima R. Alkhorshid: Trump Orders FULL Blockade on Iran – Talks COLLAPSE, Will This Spark WAR?
Negotiations between the US and Iran collapsed after the Trump administration demanded complete capitulation and threatened a full blockade, a move the speaker argues is a 'suicide mission' for the US and driven by Israeli interests.
BREAKING:US - Iran Talks COLLAPSE; IDF On High Alert; Hezbollah War Escalates | TBN Israel
US-Iran talks collapse, triggering an immediate IDF alert and a US threat of naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating Middle East tensions.
BREAKING: U.S.-Iran Talks COLLAPSE; Hormuz Standoff Deepens; Hezbollah Fire | TBN Israel
US-Iran negotiations in Islamabad collapsed over the nuclear issue and control of the Strait of Hormuz, leading to heightened tensions and a potential US naval blockade strategy.
🚨 LIVE: Iran Ceasefire Talks DEADLOCK - U.S. Prepare Military - IRGC Split Grows
Ceasefire talks between the US and Iran have deadlocked over Iran's 'red lines' and control of the Strait of Hormuz, as the host details escalating regional conflict, internal IRGC splits, and strong statements from US and Israeli leaders.