Strait of Hormuz
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.

'A Regime Change War With NO PLAN!' Is Attack on Iran Really 'America First'?
Donald Trump's decision to launch military strikes against Iran sparks a fierce debate over whether it betrays his 'America First' promise, risks a protracted war, and could destroy his presidency.

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.

"Horror and Anxiety": Death Toll in Iran Tops 780 as Trump Says U.S. Can Fight "Forever
Following the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader by the US and Israel, a regional war has rapidly escalated, causing hundreds of civilian deaths and prompting Iran to retaliate while the US President asserts a capacity for 'forever' war.

Mohammad Marandi: Tehran Under FIRE & Israel Faces OBLITERATION
Iran's Professor Marandi asserts that the US and Israel's war against Iran is failing, strengthening Iranian resolve and exposing the weakness of US allies, with Iran prepared for a long conflict to inflict strategic defeat.

U.S. Sustains SERIOUS Losses In Iran Conflict! Jim Carrey Body Double Controversy! w/Max Blumenthal
The podcast argues that the US is losing its conflict with Iran, driven by Israeli influence, leading to a global energy crisis and potential US withdrawal from the Middle East, alongside discussions of celebrity conspiracy theories.

PBS News Hour full episode, March 2, 2026
As the U.S.-Israel war against Iran enters its third day, the conflict escalates regionally, triggering mass evacuations, economic disruption, and political disunity over war objectives and congressional authority.

🚨 BREAKING: IRGC In Iran Begin Defections - Trump Sinks IRGC Ships
President Trump's actions have reportedly led to the decisive defeat of the IRGC Navy, widespread defections within Iran's military, and a unified Arab coalition against the Islamic Republic, signaling a rapid collapse of the regime.

Pepe Escobar & Larry C. Johnson: US-Israel HIT Tehran, Iran DESTROYS Tel Aviv, Hezbollah NOW Joins
This episode details a simulated, rapidly escalating war where US and Israeli attacks on Iran lead to devastating Iranian retaliation, crippling US military presence in the Gulf, devastating Israel, and collapsing global economic stability.

BREAKING: Khamenei ELIMINATED; Iran Fires MISSILES Across Region; Israel Hit As U.S.-Israel Strikes
Israel and the U.S. launched 'Operation Roar of the Lion,' eliminating Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and other senior officials, leading to widespread Iranian missile launches across the Middle East and internal unrest in Iran.

Mohammad Marandi: Iran’s Supreme Leader MARTYRED in US-Israeli Attacks, Tehran Says You Will Regret
Iran's Supreme Leader was martyred in alleged US-Israeli attacks, leading to a unified Iranian response and intensified regional conflict against combined US-Israeli forces.

Special Report: U.S. & Israel Launch Unprovoked Attack on Iran, Risking Broader Regional War
The U.S. and Israel launched a joint, unprovoked attack on Iran, leading to immediate Iranian retaliation across the Middle East and raising critical questions about international law, war objectives, and regional stability.

Larry C. Johnson: Massive Iranian Retaliation Hits Back Hard After US Attack — Everything Ignited!
Larry C. Johnson argues that the US and Israel initiated a conflict with Iran based on flawed intelligence, underestimating Iran's military capabilities and national resolve, leading to a prolonged war of attrition that the US is ill-equipped to sustain.

🚨 BREAKING: Khamenei Reportedly KILLED - Saudi & UK Join Iran War
Amidst reports of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's elimination, Iran's IRGC escalates attacks on regional civilian targets, prompting Saudi Arabia and the UK to join a defensive coalition with the US and Israel.

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.

Stanislav Krapivnik: It’s Happening:Iran Deploys Heavy Weapons as US Rushes Everything to the Region
An analyst details Iran's significantly upgraded air defense, integrated with Russian and Chinese systems, and exposes critical vulnerabilities in US military strategy and logistics in the event of a conflict.

BREAKING: Iran Threatens Its "Doomsday" Weapon; U.S. Signals IMMINENT Strike | TBN Israel
The U.S. and Israel are on the brink of military action against Iran, as diplomatic talks collapse and both sides rapidly escalate military preparations and defensive fortifications, while Hamas exploits the regional tension to rebuild its capabilities in Gaza.

Alex Krainer: Iran Moves on Hormuz & Bab el-Mandeb, US “All In” With F35s, Major War Brewing
Despite mainstream media narratives pushing for war with Iran, Alex Krainer argues Trump is strategically resisting escalation, trapped by his own overconfident tactics and internal political pressures, while a regional coalition forms to counter Western hegemony.

BREAKING: Iran's Ayatollah Threatens To SINK U.S. Carrier; IDF Preps War Scenario | TBN Israel
Iran employs a 'double diplomacy' strategy, projecting optimism in nuclear talks while simultaneously issuing direct threats against U.S. aircraft carriers and conducting military drills in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting significant U.S. and Israeli military escalations.

🚨 BREAKING: Multiple Attacks In Iran - IRGC Bases On Fire
Iran faces multiple explosions at IRGC bases across several cities, coinciding with a significant US and Israeli military buildup in the Middle East, signaling an escalating regional conflict.

"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.

Top U.S. & World Headlines — February 18, 2026
Global tensions escalate with US military strikes in Latin America, Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz, and political turmoil in Peru, while domestic US news highlights controversial immigration policies and media censorship concerns.

🚨 BREAKING: Trump Tells Israel To Prepare For War As IRGC Begin Shooting Iranians Again
The White House has reportedly informed Israel to prepare for conflict with Iran as negotiations reach a deadlock, while the IRGC continues to violently suppress protests and issue threats, prompting a significant US military buildup in the region.

Mohammad Marandi: Iran JUST Closed the Strait of Hormuz - Wiped Out: Iran Plans to Sink the US Navy
Iran conducted live-fire military maneuvers in the Strait of Hormuz, signaling an 'all-out war' doctrine against the US and its regional allies, predicting global economic devastation and the collapse of US influence if conflict erupts.

🚨 BREAKING: Huge CLASHES In Iran - Nuclear Talks FAIL - IRGC Target Protesters
Widespread protests and violent clashes erupt across Iran following the failure of nuclear talks, as the IRGC deploys foreign proxy forces and the US mobilizes significant military assets to the Middle East.