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

BREAKING: Israel Reports BOOTS ON GROUND In Iran; Iran CLOSES HORMUZ; Gulf Hit By Drones
Israel and the United States launched a coordinated, multi-front offensive against Iran, including reported ground operations, air strikes on strategic targets, and pre-emptive financial warfare, leading to Iran's retaliatory closure of the Strait of Hormuz and a surge in global oil prices.

WAR HAS BEGUN | Timcast IRL #1460 w/ Seth Holehouse
The hosts and guest discuss a hypothetical US-Iran conflict, framing it as 'war has begun' and analyzing its geopolitical implications, domestic security risks, and the role of global powers like China and Israel.

3 US JETS CRASH! Trump Makes NUCLEAR THREATS As Americans K*LLED & ALL HELL BREAKS LOOSE!!
Host Kyle Kulinski argues that the US-Israel war against Iran, initiated by Trump and Netanyahu, has spiraled into a global catastrophe, causing massive casualties, economic shocks, and revealing a US military unpreparedness, all driven by alleged Israeli influence and Trump's incompetence.

Hegseth’s Press Conference Felt Like an SNL Sketch (w/ Bill Kristol) | The Bulwark Podcast
The Bulwark hosts and guest Bill Kristol dissect the US-Iran conflict, highlighting the Trump administration's incoherent war objectives, chaotic communication, and the significant domestic political risks involved.

🚨 WTF!! NO ONE SAW THIS F*CKING COMING... 😭😭😭
The host aggressively frames recent geopolitical shifts, particularly US actions against Iran, as a necessary victory against a 'terrorist regime' and its domestic 'leftist' and 'Islamist' sympathizers, while lambasting perceived weakness in European leadership.

Top U.S. & World Headlines — March 2, 2026
A US-Israeli military assault on Iran triggers widespread retaliatory strikes, global economic disruption, and international condemnation, escalating conflicts across the Middle East and impacting domestic US politics.

Iranian American Scholars Denounce U.S.-Israeli Attack, Warn Regime Change Efforts Will Backfire
Iranian-American scholars condemn the US-Israeli attacks on Iran, arguing that regime change efforts are 'mission impossible' and only destroy the space for internal Iranian struggles while expanding regional conflict.

🚨 OMFG!! IRAN JUST F*CKED UP MASSIVELY 🚨
The host argues that Iran's aggressive actions have backfired, leading to a swift US-led military response, while simultaneously highlighting alleged domestic threats from pro-Iran elements and 'woke' activists within the US.

🚨 IT'S OVER 🚨🚨🚨
The host declares the 'obliteration' of the Islamic Republic of Iran by a joint US-Israel operation, celebrating the alleged death of Supreme Leader Khamenei and framing the strikes as a strategic, 'America First' victory against global terrorism.

Drop Site Live: US and Israel Attack Iran
On February 28th, the US and Israel launched a 'regime change' bombing campaign against Iran, prompting immediate Iranian retaliation and exposing a cynical political calculus among US Democrats.

EMERGENCY PODCAST: Iran War Unleashed! U.S. & Israel STRIKE Khamenei | PBD #749
An emergency podcast details alleged US and Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear sites and key regime figures, including Supreme Leader Khamenei, sparking a full-scale war and hopes for Iranian liberation.

Trump Goes to War: Iran Strike Breaks Promise of No Regime Change
Donald Trump's administration initiated a major military operation in Iran, contradicting his campaign promises of a 'peace-time presidency' and raising concerns about international legality, domestic political fallout, and the reliability of information in a fragmented media landscape.

BREAKING: America and Israel Attack Iran!!
The host declares that America and Israel have attacked Iran, framing it as an Israeli-driven 'war of choice' fueled by media lies and political corruption, mirroring the Iraq War playbook.

REPORT: Trump Wants ISRAEL To Start Iran War First
A leaked Politico report reveals the US administration's cynical strategy: encouraging Israel to strike Iran first, hoping a retaliatory attack on American forces will galvanize public support for a direct US war.

Pepe Escobar: The New Axis of Power: How China & Russia Just Changed Iran’s War
Pepe Escobar warns that a US attack on Iran, influenced by Zionist and military-industrial interests, risks global economic collapse and could accelerate the American empire's decline, even as Russia and China deepen strategic alliances and build Eurasian connectivity.

Paul Craig Roberts: How Israel Manipulates the US into Fighting Its Endless Wars
Paul Craig Roberts argues that US foreign policy in the Middle East is fundamentally dictated by Israel's agenda for 'Greater Israel,' leading America into wars that serve Israeli, not American, interests.

🚨 BREAKING: IRGC In Chaos As Iranian Fighter Jet CRASHES - Trump Approves War Plans
An Iranian fighter jet crash coincides with President Trump's approval of war plans against Iran, as the US employs a strategic 'self-leak' to legitimize military action while Iran's currency collapses and its leadership faces a 'lose-lose' scenario.

Israel’s Purging of Christians From the Holy Land and the Plot to Keep Americans From Noticing
A Palestinian Christian minister details the systematic displacement and persecution of the world's oldest Christian community in the West Bank by Israeli settlers and military, challenging American Christian Zionist theology and US foreign policy.

Col. Jacques Baud: Iran Goes All In -This Could Be the EU’s Biggest Blunder Yet
Colonel Jacques Baud exposes the EU's extrajudicial sanctions against him and dissects the West's irrational, objective-less approach to Iran, revealing Europe's diminished geopolitical standing and its role in sabotaging peace efforts.

🚨 LIVE: UN Finally Cancels Islamic Republic - USS Gerald R. Ford Deployed - Reza Pahlavi In Munich
Geopolitical tensions escalate around Iran as the US deploys a supercarrier, Israel targets Iranian leadership, and the UN 'cancels' the Islamic Republic, all while internal unrest simmers and global leaders acknowledge a new era of open conflict.

Amb. Chas Freeman: The Policies Quietly HURTING America… Just Went LOUD
Ambassador Chas Freeman dissects how domestic issues like the Epstein file are used as foreign policy distractions, exposing the true objectives behind US-Iran tensions and the shifting global power dynamics.

“Burn it Down!” - Mossad in Iran, Trump Regime Change, Clinton Bribe & Nuke Deal | Trita Parsi • 382
Trita Parsi, a leading expert on Iran, dissects the complex history of US-Iran relations, the intricacies of the nuclear deal, and the internal and external forces shaping Iran's political landscape, including the surprising depth of Israeli intelligence penetration.

Should America Intervene in Iran? A Surprising Conversation
The Young Turks host and guests Cornell and Anahita Mahavi West debate the complex question of how to support the oppressed Iranian people without falling into the trap of harmful foreign intervention or ideological blind spots.

Iran's Terror Machine Is COLLAPSING — And Gaza Shows Why | TBN Israel
Israel's successful retrieval of its final hostage's body underscores its unwavering commitment to its people, while exposing Hamas's deep-rooted corruption and Iran's failing terror network, both reliant on international complacency and propaganda.