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

BREAKING: Iran CHOKES Hormuz; Trump Blasts Tehran; Hezbollah Renews Fire | TBN Israel
A fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran is undermined by Iran's economic extortion in the Strait of Hormuz and continued Hezbollah attacks in Lebanon, escalating regional tensions despite ongoing negotiations.

Larry C. Johnson: Iran's 'Dead' Defense WIPES OUT US Jets & Black Hawks – Trump Ultimatum FAILS
A detailed analysis of a failed US special operations mission in Iran, where an F-15 was downed and a high-value pilot rescue attempt exposed significant US vulnerabilities and Iran's strategic leverage.

BREAKING: Trump’s Ultimatum Nears; IDF Kills IRGC Financier; U.S. Sends FORD | TBN Israel
The US and Israel escalate military and economic pressure on Iran, with President Trump issuing an ultimatum for widespread strikes on Iranian infrastructure while simultaneously engaging in back-channel ceasefire negotiations.

Col. Jacques Baud: Iran HAMMERS Israel AND GCC Countries After US-Israel Attacks on Key Facilities
Colonel Jacques Baud dissects a recent US-Israeli operation in Iran, revealing a critical asymmetry in conflict perception and a Western leadership resorting to escalation and 'mafia-style' negotiations due to a lack of strategic foresight.

BREAKING: U.S. Navigator RESCUED In Iran; Trump Ultimatum Ticks Down | TBN Israel
A dramatic US special forces rescue of a downed F-15E navigator in Iran coincides with Trump's 48-hour ultimatum, escalating the conflict towards targeting Iran's economic infrastructure.

🚨 BREAKING: U.S. Pilots LOST In Iran - Air Force Launch Search & Rescue - IRGC Orders Capture
A US F-15E fighter jet crashed in Iran's Khuzestan province, triggering a US Air Force search and rescue mission while Iran's IRGC issued a bounty for the pilots and claimed their capture, a claim unverified by US officials.

BREAKING: Trump Escalates Iran Threat; IDF Hits Missile Sites; Hormuz Crisis Grows | TBN Israel
The US and Israel are waging an 'infrastructure war' against Iran, targeting its military, financial systems, and strategic transportation, while global powers react to escalating tensions and a hybrid blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

All HELL BREAKS LOOSE as Trump GIVES UP to RUSSIA IN WAR!!!
The host argues that Donald Trump's foreign policy decisions, particularly regarding Russia and Iran, have significantly weakened the US, empowered adversaries, and undermined international alliances, leading to a 'catastrophic war in Iran' and a global shift away from US leadership.

🚨 LIVE: Trump STRIKES Bridge In Iran - 9 IRGC Leaders Wiped Out
The host details recent US-Israeli strikes in Iran, including the destruction of a key IRGC logistics bridge and the elimination of nine senior IRGC leaders, while dismissing Iranian regime propaganda as incompetent.

Scott Ritter: Iran REJECTS Ceasefire — US vs Iran: Missiles Rain Down in BRUTAL Escalation
Scott Ritter argues that the US is unprepared for a ground invasion of Iran, is being misled by Israeli intelligence, and is inadvertently crippling its global military posture, while Iran holds the strategic advantage in the escalating conflict.

🚨 LIVE: Chaos In Tehran As IRGC Lose Central Command In Iran - Ceasefire Rejected
Iran's IRGC central command has reportedly collapsed amidst ongoing US and Israeli strikes, while the regime rejects a ceasefire and expands attacks on regional and commercial targets.

LIVE: Trump’s DISASTER Continues AND BALLROOM BLOCKED!!! 3/31/2026
The host details a collapsing US global influence marked by Iran's regional dominance, European allies denying US airspace, and a federal judge blocking Trump's White House ballroom, all while exposing political hypocrisy and the economic fallout of ongoing conflicts.

BREAKING: U.S. Strikes Isfahan Weapons Depot with MASSIVE 'BUNKER BUSTING' Bombs | TBN Israel
The U.S. launched massive 'bunker busting' bomb strikes on an Iranian weapons depot near a nuclear site in Isfahan, aiming to bury enriched uranium and disrupt Iran's military infrastructure, while Israel continues extensive air campaigns across Iran and Lebanon.

BREAKING: U.S. Prepares GROUND Invasion Of Iran; Arak Reactor HIT; Houthis Attack Israel |TBN Israel
The U.S. and Israel are escalating military pressure on Iran, including preparations for a potential ground invasion and extensive strikes on Iranian military and nuclear infrastructure, while Iran attempts to weaponize the Strait of Hormuz for transit extortion.

BREAKING: U.S. Delays Iran Strike; Trump Claims Talks; Hormuz Crisis Deepens | TBN Israel
The US announced a surprise 5-day delay in strikes against Iran, citing 'productive talks,' while Iran vehemently denied any negotiations, creating a high-stakes geopolitical 'poker game' with Israel continuing its strikes and global markets reacting sharply.

Ray McGovern: Iran Hits Targets Near Israel’s Nuclear Site
Former CIA analyst Ray McGovern details the severe escalation between the US, Israel, and Iran, highlighting Iran's demonstrated military capabilities and the perilous risk of nuclear conflict driven by Netanyahu's political desperation and perceived influence over US policy.

Larry Johnson & Col. Wilkerson: Second F-35 Down - Iran War Spirals Into DEVASTATING New Phase
Larry Johnson and Colonel Wilkerson dissect the escalating US-Iran conflict, exposing critical military miscalculations, economic vulnerabilities, and the profound disconnect between political rhetoric and battlefield realities.

"A CATASTROPHIC Failure!" Trump Lashes NATO on Iran War | Feat. Robert Pape
Experts and commentators clash over the strategic failures and economic fallout of the US-Israel conflict with Iran, with some arguing tactical military success masks a catastrophic strategic defeat while others claim Iran is weakening.

PBS News Hour full episode, March 16, 2026
President Trump demands allied support for securing the Strait of Hormuz amidst the ongoing Iran war, while domestic politics grapple with rising gas prices, anti-Islamic rhetoric, and a controversial voter eligibility bill.

BREAKING: IDF Hits Iran Satellites, Khamenei Jet; Iran UNLEASHES Cluster Bomb Missiles | TBN Israel
Israel and the US are systematically dismantling Iran's military and economic capabilities, from space warfare centers to oil choke points, while Iran retaliates with cluster missiles and psychological operations amid internal unrest.

🚨 LIVE: Trump Used Tucker To KILL Khamenei - Netanyahu Back From Dead - IRGC Families Flee Iran
The host details ongoing Israeli and US strikes against Iranian military infrastructure, the alleged use of Tucker Carlson as an unwitting intelligence asset by the Trump administration, and the flight of top Iranian regime families.

BREAKING: Iran’s Ghost Leader Missing; U.S. Hits Kharg; Mossad Hunts Terror Cells | TBN Israel
Iran's newly appointed Supreme Leader is missing amidst intense US-Israeli military strikes and a global Mossad operation, signaling potential regime instability and a widening regional conflict.

🚨 BREAKING: Ayatollahs Flee To Canada - IRGC Move Into Tunnels In Iran
As US and Israeli forces intensify attacks across Iran, targeting military and strategic sites, Ayatollahs are reportedly fleeing to Canada and the UK, while IRGC forces retreat into tunnels, signaling a potential collapse of the regime.

Trump's Iran War Has US Empire In Jeopardy | Murtaza Hussain | TMR
The US-Iran conflict, centered on the Strait of Hormuz, has exposed critical vulnerabilities in American global power, triggered a global economic shock, and strategically benefited China.