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Top U.S. & World Headlines — February 26, 2026
US-Iran relationsNuclear negotiationsSanctions
Feb 26, 2026

Top U.S. & World Headlines — February 26, 2026

This episode covers a rapid-fire series of global and domestic headlines, from escalating US-Iran tensions and the Cuban humanitarian crisis to Israeli actions in Gaza, the Epstein scandal's fallout, and controversial Trump administration policies.

Democracy Now
Democracy Now
Patrick Henningsen: This Won’t Be Limited: The All-Out US-Iran War is Here, Countdown to Catastrophe
US-Iran relationsGeopoliticsMiddle East conflict
Feb 21, 2026

Patrick Henningsen: This Won’t Be Limited: The All-Out US-Iran War is Here, Countdown to Catastrophe

A recent visitor to Iran asserts that the country is fully prepared for an all-out war with the US and Israel, dismissing any notion of a 'limited' conflict or successful regime change, and highlighting the West's pervasive war propaganda.

Interviews 02
Interviews 02
"Extremely Dangerous Situation": Trita Parsi Warns U.S. & Iran Have Incentives to Escalate Conflict
US-Iran relationsGeopolitical conflictMiddle East security
Feb 18, 2026

"Extremely Dangerous Situation": Trita Parsi Warns U.S. & Iran Have Incentives to Escalate Conflict

Expert Trita Parsi warns of an 'extremely dangerous situation' where both the US and Iran are incentivized to escalate conflict, driven by contradictory calculations and a shifting regional dynamic where Iran serves as a de facto buffer against an unrestrained Israel.

Democracy Now
Democracy Now
BREAKING: Trump Gives LAST CHANCE To Iran; IDF ELIMINATES Veteran Hamas Terrorist | TBN Israel
US-Iran relationsIsrael-Iran conflictMiddle East diplomacy
Feb 12, 2026

BREAKING: Trump Gives LAST CHANCE To Iran; IDF ELIMINATES Veteran Hamas Terrorist | TBN Israel

The US and Israel are intensifying pressure on Iran through diplomatic ultimatums backed by military deployments, while simultaneously disrupting Hezbollah's financial networks and eliminating key Hamas figures amidst internal economic distress in Gaza.

TBN Israel Podcast
TBN Israel Podcast
Rubio Cuba REGIME CHANGE In Play As Island STARVES
US-Cuba RelationsForeign PolicySanctions
Feb 11, 2026

Rubio Cuba REGIME CHANGE In Play As Island STARVES

Conflicting reports on US-Cuba negotiations reveal a complex political game, with Marco Rubio allegedly manipulating Trump towards regime change while Cuba faces a severe humanitarian crisis exacerbated by US sanctions.

Breaking Points
Breaking Points
“Burn it Down!” - Mossad in Iran, Trump Regime Change, Clinton Bribe & Nuke Deal | Trita Parsi • 382
IranUS-Iran RelationsNuclear Deal (JCPOA)
Feb 10, 2026

“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.

Julian Dorey Podcast
Julian Dorey Podcast
Top U.S. & World Headlines — February 10, 2026
US Foreign PolicyMilitary ActionsNarco-trafficking
Feb 10, 2026

Top U.S. & World Headlines — February 10, 2026

This episode details global and domestic headlines, including US military actions, the Cuban fuel crisis, escalating Israeli-Palestinian conflict, developments in the Epstein case, US immigration policies, climate deregulation, and ongoing labor strikes.

Democracy Now
Democracy Now
John Helmer: Shadow Fleet Showdown: U.S. Seizes Russian Tankers as Global Power Deals Unravel
GeopoliticsInternational RelationsEconomic Warfare
Feb 10, 2026

John Helmer: Shadow Fleet Showdown: U.S. Seizes Russian Tankers as Global Power Deals Unravel

A deep dive into the US's aggressive maritime interdiction strategy against Russian oil tankers, the internal Kremlin power struggle over how to respond, and the potential for global naval escalation.

Interviews 02
Interviews 02
🚨 BREAKING: Khamenei In Chaos - Infighting ERUPTS Inside IRGC - Trump Confirms U.S. Is Ready
IranIRGCUS Foreign Policy
Feb 9, 2026

🚨 BREAKING: Khamenei In Chaos - Infighting ERUPTS Inside IRGC - Trump Confirms U.S. Is Ready

Amidst escalating internal strife within Iran's IRGC and a nationwide security lockdown, the US has sent a direct message threatening military action if its four core demands are not met, while Russia evacuates personnel from a critical Iranian nuclear facility.

Off The Record Podcast
Off The Record Podcast
🚨 BREAKING: Explosion At Tehran Military Base - Iran Under Lockdown
IranGeopoliticsUS Foreign Policy
Feb 6, 2026

🚨 BREAKING: Explosion At Tehran Military Base - Iran Under Lockdown

Iran faces internal chaos and escalating international pressure following explosions at a Tehran military base, new US sanctions, and explicit Israeli military preparations, signaling a potential shift towards direct conflict.

Off The Record Podcast
Off The Record Podcast
Larry C. Johnson & Col. Larry Wilkerson: The New Axis? Russia, Iran War Shield & China’s WARNING
US-Iran relationsGeopoliticsMilitary strategy
Feb 6, 2026

Larry C. Johnson & Col. Larry Wilkerson: The New Axis? Russia, Iran War Shield & China’s WARNING

The US's attempts to coerce Iran through military posturing and economic warfare are failing, as Iran, backed by a coordinating Russia and China, exposes the declining efficacy of US power and accelerates a new global financial order.

Interviews 02
Interviews 02
Patrick Henningsen: Is a US-Iran War Really Inevitable? Iran Could Devastate the Attacks!
US-Iran relationsIsrael-Iran conflictGeopolitics of West Asia
Feb 3, 2026

Patrick Henningsen: Is a US-Iran War Really Inevitable? Iran Could Devastate the Attacks!

Patrick Henningsen argues that a US-Israel war with Iran is a coordinated, high-risk endeavor driven by Israeli interests, with Iran possessing significant deterrence capabilities and growing alliances with Russia and China.

Interviews 02
Interviews 02
Mohammad Marandi & Larry C. Johnson: If War Starts… Iran’s Retaliation Could Be DEVASTATING
GeopoliticsIranUnited States
Feb 2, 2026

Mohammad Marandi & Larry C. Johnson: If War Starts… Iran’s Retaliation Could Be DEVASTATING

A US attack on Iran is unlikely due to Iran's overwhelming military deterrence, regional alliances, and the devastating global economic consequences, despite persistent efforts to provoke conflict.

Interviews 02
Interviews 02
Col. Jacques Baud: Why the EU Is Failing on Every Front
EU foreign policyRule of lawGeopolitics
Feb 2, 2026

Col. Jacques Baud: Why the EU Is Failing on Every Front

Colonel Jacques Baud, a UN expert, details how the EU's foreign policy is a 'mess' lacking strategy and operating outside the rule of law, exemplified by his own punitive sanctions.

Interviews 02
Interviews 02
Trump’s Alex Pretti Problem Just Got Worse. New Video Sparks Pre-Meditated Murder Concerns
Alex PrettiICEgovernment accountability
Jan 29, 2026

Trump’s Alex Pretti Problem Just Got Worse. New Video Sparks Pre-Meditated Murder Concerns

A newly verified video of Alex Pretti's prior altercation with ICE, an unprecedented FBI raid on Georgia's election center, and a controversial Venezuelan oil deal reveal escalating political tensions and potential abuses of power.

The Philip DeFranco Show
The Philip DeFranco Show
“Iran’s HOLOCAUST” Death Toll Uncovered - How Long Until Trump Declares War?
Iran protestsHuman rights abusesMass killings
Jan 29, 2026

“Iran’s HOLOCAUST” Death Toll Uncovered - How Long Until Trump Declares War?

A heated debate erupts over the alleged 'Holocaust' death toll in Iran's crackdown, with experts clashing on casualty figures, the regime's stability, and the potential for US military intervention under a 'locked and loaded' Trump.

Piers Morgan Uncensored
Piers Morgan Uncensored
Patrick Henningsen: The EU Is Facing DEVASTATING Realities
European UnionNATOUS Foreign Policy
Jan 27, 2026

Patrick Henningsen: The EU Is Facing DEVASTATING Realities

Europe's political leadership, characterized by mediocrity and a lack of independent foreign policy, has allowed the continent to become economically and politically vassalized by the United States, leading to devastating consequences for its citizens.

Interviews 02
Interviews 02
Jillian And Dave Came For Ana. It Didn't Go Well... For Them
US Foreign PolicyIranIsrael
Jan 26, 2026

Jillian And Dave Came For Ana. It Didn't Go Well... For Them

Ana Kasparian dissects the alleged US and Israeli playbook for regime change in Iran, arguing that organic protests were co-opted and that American foreign policy is dictated by Israeli interests, not genuine national security.

The Young Turks
The Young Turks
🚨 BREAKING: USS Abraham Lincoln Arrives - Iranian Embassies Clear Out - IRGC Ready For WAR
IranUnited StatesMiddle East
Jan 22, 2026

🚨 BREAKING: USS Abraham Lincoln Arrives - Iranian Embassies Clear Out - IRGC Ready For WAR

Amidst mysterious explosions in Tehran and a significant US military buildup in the Middle East, Iranian embassies in Europe are clearing sensitive documents while the IRGC issues threats, signaling escalating tensions.

Off The Record Podcast
Off The Record Podcast
Col. Jacques Baud: EU Drops a Bombshell While NATO Faces Serious Trouble
GeopoliticsNATOEuropean Union
Jan 19, 2026

Col. Jacques Baud: EU Drops a Bombshell While NATO Faces Serious Trouble

Colonel Jacques Baud dissects how the US's aggressive pursuit of Greenland for strategic resources, coupled with Europe's self-inflicted energy dependency and 'Russia-centric' foreign policy, is fracturing NATO and weakening the West while empowering Russia and China.

Interviews 02
Interviews 02
Cenk THREATENED For Opposing IRAN REGIME CHANGE!!!
GeopoliticsIranUS Foreign Policy
Jan 19, 2026

Cenk THREATENED For Opposing IRAN REGIME CHANGE!!!

The Young Turks expose alleged US and Israeli influence operations in Iran, framing the current unrest as a co-opted movement aimed at installing a 'puppet leader' and warning against the dangers of foreign intervention.

The Young Turks
The Young Turks
Cornel West Pushes CIA TALKING POINTS About Iran! w/ Nick Cruse
Cornel WestIran protestsCIA talking points
Jan 18, 2026

Cornel West Pushes CIA TALKING POINTS About Iran! w/ Nick Cruse

Jimmy Dore and Nick Cruse vehemently criticize Cornel West for allegedly repeating CIA/Mossad talking points on Iran, framing him as a 'suitable left' figure who supports imperialist regime change attempts while ignoring domestic issues and evidence of foreign interference.

The Jimmy Dore Show PODCAST
The Jimmy Dore Show PODCAST
Iran through the years | 60 Minutes Marathon
Iran-US RelationsShah of IranIslamic Revolution
Jan 17, 2026

Iran through the years | 60 Minutes Marathon

This multi-decade retrospective chronicles Iran's tumultuous political landscape, from the Shah's oil-rich autocracy and its downfall, through the Islamic Revolution, the hostage crisis, and the ongoing struggle between reformists and hardliners, highlighting the enduring mistrust with the United States.

60 Minutes
60 Minutes
TACO OR TRICKERY: Trump Iran Strikes IN QUESTION As World On Edge
US-Iran RelationsGeopoliticsForeign Policy
Jan 15, 2026

TACO OR TRICKERY: Trump Iran Strikes IN QUESTION As World On Edge

Trump's shifting rhetoric on Iran's executions creates uncertainty around potential US military strikes, with hosts questioning whether it's a genuine de-escalation or a tactical delay to reposition assets.

Breaking Points
Breaking Points
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