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

Iran's Leaders Know Trump Is Desperate (w/ Kenneth Pollack) | Shield of the Republic
Kenneth Pollack details how the US-Iran conflict has devolved into a 'hurting stalemate,' with Trump's erratic strategy convincing Iran of American desperation, leading to Gulf states seeking reconciliation and new regional power dynamics.

Mark Sleboda: Trump & Iran’s Final Move – Deal Within REACH?
Mark Sleboda dissects the geopolitical 'noise' surrounding a potential US-Iran deal, arguing that Iran holds escalatory dominance and that US diplomatic incompetence, coupled with Israeli influence, makes any lasting agreement highly improbable.

LIVE: Iran Deal FAILS - Trump & IRGC Talk Pre-Deal Agreement - Oil Shortage Begins In Iran
Despite conflicting claims of a 'peace deal' between the US and Iran, no final agreement has been reached, with both sides maintaining red lines while Iran faces escalating domestic fuel shortages due to a US-led blockade.

BREAKING: Iran Strike CANCELED At Last Moment; Hormuz Opens; Israel Warns Bad Deal | TBN Israel
A US strike on Iran was canceled hours before execution due to a sudden 60-day ceasefire agreement, opening the Strait of Hormuz, but Israel expresses deep concern that the deal offers Iran economic relief without dismantling its core threats.

BREAKING: U.S. Resumes Strikes on Iran. A Clean Exit Is Unlikely. Tucker and John Mearsheimer React.
Tucker Carlson and John Mearsheimer argue that recent US strikes on Iran expose the profound limitations of American power, economic interdependence, and moral authority, predicting Iran will emerge stronger while US influence wanes due to self-defeating foreign policy driven by external lobbies.

Larry Johnson: BREAKING: The American ATTACK on Iran has BEGUN - Iran's Upscale Retaliation Coming
Larry Johnson asserts that the US attack on Iran is a deliberate act to scuttle peace talks, driven by Zionist influence, and predicts a sustained escalation with severe economic consequences and Iranian retaliation.

BREAKING: Trump Orders WAR To Resume In Iran - Drone Strike In Tehran
President Trump orders renewed military strikes against Iran, escalating the conflict with drone attacks and fighter jet activity across multiple Iranian provinces, while Iran's IRGC retaliates against targets in Iraq.

JD Vance BENDS THE KNEE When Pressed On Israel’s UNHINGED Spying
This episode exposes the deep, often concealed, influence of the Israeli lobby on US foreign policy and domestic media, arguing that American interests are consistently sidelined in favor of Israeli objectives, even to the point of covert military deployments and widespread censorship.

Trita Parsi Breaks Down The Iran - Israel Strikes
Expert Trita Parsi dissects the recent Iran-Israel strikes, revealing Iran's strategic shift to extended deterrence in Lebanon and the complex US-Israel-Iran dynamics hindering a regional peace deal.

BREAKING: Israel UNDER ATTACK; IDF Hits Iran’s Energy Lifeline; Houthis Join War | TBN Israel
Following an Israeli strike in Beirut, Iran launched ballistic missiles at Israel, prompting IDF retaliatory strikes on Iranian military and economic targets, while Houthis joined the conflict by threatening Red Sea shipping.

🚨 GALACTIC SIZED BALLS 😭😭😭
The host delivers a no-holds-barred critique of globalism, European allies, immigration, and leftist policies, framing them as threats to Western civilization and advocating for a nationalist, 'Old Testament extremist' approach to justice and governance.

Ray McGovern: West Asia Changing FAST, Israel LOSES Big - Putin REJECTS Zelensky
Former CIA analyst Ray McGovern dissects the rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape in West Asia, highlighting Iran's growing leverage and Israel's isolation, while also analyzing the endgame of the Ukraine conflict and Putin's strategic stance.

Larry Johnson & Col. Wilkerson: Iran FIRES MISSILES at US Destroyers – US Ships FLEE to Indian Ocean
Geopolitical analysts Larry Johnson and Colonel Wilkerson dissect Iran's escalating military assertiveness in the Persian Gulf and its direct threats against Israel, revealing a significant shift in regional power dynamics and US foreign policy challenges.

Ro Khanna Is The ONLY ONE Fighting Back Against Israel’s Scheme
This episode exposes how both Democrats and Republicans in Congress prioritize foreign interests and corporate lobbies over American voters, particularly concerning US military and financial support for Israel and the lack of AI regulation.

How Israel Came To Dominate US Foreign Policy w/ Noah Kulwin, Brendan James | MR Live
This episode dissects the complex, often turbulent historical evolution of the US-Israel relationship, revealing how domestic politics and the burgeoning Israel lobby shaped American foreign policy despite initial resistance from multiple administrations.

Mehdi Hasan DEBATES Iran War, Qatar/China DARK Money & Racism In America | PBD #812
Mehdi Hasan and Patrick Bet-David engage in a heated debate covering US foreign policy, the Israel-Palestine conflict, the influence of foreign money in American politics, and the complexities of racism and immigration in the US and UK.

LIVE: Marco Rubio Testifies on State Department Budget Request
Secretary Marco Rubio defends the State Department's 'America First' foreign policy and FY27 budget, highlighting successes in de-escalation and military action against Iran, while facing intense scrutiny over foreign aid cuts, presidential conduct, and global stability.

Pepe Escobar: Iran Issues FINAL Warning to US & Israel – Immediate Decisive Response
Iran has reportedly delivered a 'final warning' to the US and Israel, threatening to detonate a nuclear device on its own soil as an 'irreversible sovereign demonstration of capability' if American threats persist, signaling a radical shift in its nuclear posture.

🚨 THEY… F*CKING... FOUND… OUT… 😂😂😂
The host delivers a fiery, unfiltered commentary on global and domestic political events, framing them as a battle between a 'collapsing globalist order' and a 'resurgent new right' that prioritizes national sovereignty and traditional Western values.

Trump Threatens to Blow Up Oman! Israel Already Planning Next War vs Turkey & Egypt! w/Chris Hedges
Chris Hedges argues that the US and Israel suffered a humiliating defeat in their war on Iran, accelerating the decline of the American empire and shifting global power towards the Global South and China.

BREAKING: Clashes Erupt Between U.S. And IRGC In Southern Iran
Amidst escalating clashes between the U.S. and Iran's IRGC, the host dissects the strategic deadlock, Iranian propaganda, and the internal fractures within the Iranian regime, arguing that the U.S. blockade is effectively paralyzing Tehran without direct military escalation.

Big Oil's $23B Hormuz Exploits; Trump Botches Iran Peace Talks w/ Alex Jacquez, Matt Duss | MR Live
This episode exposes how geopolitical conflicts, particularly the US's failed Iran policy, have created massive windfall profits for oil companies and exacerbated inflation, while revealing the deep flaws and outdated thinking within the Democratic foreign policy establishment.

🚨 HE’S A MOTHERF*CKING GENIUS 😂😂😂
The host celebrates the legal troubles of a "Marxist influencer," dissects Trump's assertive Iran strategy, and exposes what he views as the catastrophic societal breakdown in Europe due to mass migration and judicial failures.

Wala Blegay Joins The Revolyoution!
The hosts dissect political maneuvers from Tommy Styer's anti-corruption proposals to Trump's foreign policy and alleged slush fund, highlighting media propaganda and the erosion of accountability in American politics.