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

PBS News Hour full episode, June 16, 2026
This episode unpacks the murky U.S.-Iran nuclear deal, the politicization of the Justice Department, rising cancer rates in Iowa, the unprecedented shutdown of powerful AI models, and a new institute reframing the enduring impact of slavery.

Larry Johnson: BREAKING: $150 Billion of Iran’s $300B Reparations Is ALREADY Spent!
Larry Johnson breaks down the geopolitical chess game surrounding Iran's alleged 'reparations,' Trump's Middle East strategy, and Israel's shifting regional influence, revealing a complex web of economic pledges, strategic control, and political maneuvering.

"Israel Is DESPISED!" Trump's US-Iran Deal Threatened By Hezbollah Strikes
A new US-Iran deal, intended to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and ease global economic pain, is widely seen as a failure for Trump, potentially worse than the Obama-era agreement, and faces immediate threats from Israeli and Hezbollah actions, further destabilizing the Middle East and diminishing US global influence.

Prof. Steve Hanke: Israel ASKED to See the Iran MoU – Trump SHUT THEM DOWN
Professor Steve Hanke dissects the geopolitical fallout of the US-Iran MOU, arguing it represents a strategic defeat for the US and highlights Israel's role as a spoiler, leading to an unstable regional equilibrium.

BREAKING: CIA WARNS Iran Nuclear Trap; Hormuz Explodes; Hezbollah Claims Victory | TBN Israel
A US-Iran memorandum of understanding to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and address nuclear concerns is framed as a potential trap by the CIA and Israel, who fear Iran will use the interim period to rearm and advance its nuclear program.

Seyed M. Marandi: Iran Steps In – Israel Refuses to Withdraw as Hezbollah CRUSHES the Buffer Zone
Professor Seyed M. Marandi asserts that Iran has achieved a strategic victory against the US and Israel through recent conflicts and negotiations, forcing concessions and reshaping regional power dynamics.

Trump Takes Major Loss with Embarrassing Iran War DEFEAT
The hosts dissect Trump's 'lost' Iran war, a 'disaster' deal that strengthened hardliners and weakened US influence, alongside the brazen corruption of his White House UFC birthday bash and the weaponization of the DOJ against political rivals.

BREAKING: Explosions In Iran - IRGC Infighting Over "Deal" - Hezbollah Attacks Israel
Amidst a supposed 60-day ceasefire extension, Iran faces internal chaos with multiple explosions, IRGC infighting over the deal, and renewed Hezbollah attacks on Israel, signaling continued regional instability.

BREAKING: Iran Demands Control Of Hormuz, BILLIONS In Assets; Israel Targets Hezbollah | TBN Israel
A US-Iran memorandum of understanding for a ceasefire and Strait of Hormuz reopening faces immediate challenges as Iran demands billions in assets and control over the strait, while Israel rejects a Lebanon ceasefire clause and warns of a nuclear trap.

“Destined To COLLAPSE!” Trump’s Iran War Deal Angers Israel
A heated debate unpacks the controversial Trump-Iran deal, revealing deep divisions among US allies and analysts over its effectiveness, economic consequences, and implications for regional stability.

BREAKING: HORMUZ Opens; IDF Hits BEIRUT; Trump Rages As Iran Deal Nearly Blows | TBN Israel
A US-Iran agreement to open the Strait of Hormuz and halt military operations was nearly derailed by an Israeli strike on Hezbollah in Beirut, highlighting deep divisions over regional security and Iran's terror proxies.

Col. Jacques Baud: US & Iran Reach MoU – War Ends IMMEDIATELY on All Fronts (Lebanon Included)
Colonel Jacques Baud asserts that a US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding signifies Iran's strategic upper hand, while Israel's aggressive policies, driven by Netanyahu's personal interests, are self-defeating and risk its long-term survival.

Larry Johnson & Mohammad Marandi: BREAKING: US and Iran Reach Deal – Full Details Inside
A newly announced US-Iran deal, intended to halt regional conflicts and lift sanctions, faces immediate skepticism from analysts regarding its implementation due to conflicting interpretations and Israel's potential defiance.

Anthony Aguilar: BREAKING: Iran SUSPENDS All Flights in Western Region – Attack on Israel Imminent
Israeli strikes in Beirut repeatedly undermine US-Iran peace talks, revealing Israel's intent to prolong conflict and Iran's refusal to accept a facade of peace, while Donald Trump's "deal" announcements are dismissed as self-serving and unrealistic.

Nima R. Alkhorshid: BREAKING: Iran Deputy Commander: 'Beirut attack won't go unanswered
Following Israeli attacks on Beirut, Iran is poised to retaliate, with the speaker arguing that Israel aims to sabotage a potential US-Iran deal and that the US acts as Israel's proxy, undermining any diplomatic resolution.

BREAKING: Uranium Tunnels MINED; Trump Warns Ultimate Alternative; Israel Ready for WAR | TBN Israel
This episode dissects the complex implications of a potential US-Iran agreement, highlighting Israel's skepticism, Iran's strategic maneuvers, and the broader regional power struggles.

BREAKING: Iran Deal Could EXPLODE; Hezbollah Planned Israel Invasion; Khamenei Buried | TBN Israel
A proposed US-Iran memorandum of understanding, intended to de-escalate tensions, is viewed by TBN Israel as a deeply flawed agreement that risks empowering Iran and its proxies, leaving Israel's core security concerns unaddressed.

BREAKING: Protests ERUPT In Iran Over IRGC Surrendering To Trump - Infighting Clashes In Tehran
Iran is experiencing severe internal infighting and protests as hardline IRGC elements clash with government figures over a perceived 'surrender' to the US, while mainstream Western media misrepresents the situation.

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.

Seyed M. Marandi: BREAKING: US & Iran on Brink of FINAL Deal – Here’s What We Know
Professor Seyed M. Marandi details Iran's perceived victory in recent conflicts with the US and Israel, asserting Iran's strengthened negotiating position and control over the Strait of Hormuz, making a final deal with the US more likely on Iran's terms.

Prof. David N. Gibbs: BREAKING: Trump & Iran Confirm the MoU Is Closer Than Ever
Professor David N. Gibbs analyzes the escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict, the potential for a US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding, and the shifting geopolitical landscape in the Middle East, highlighting Iran's strategic upper hand and the decline of US hegemony.

Larry Johnson & Col. Wilkerson: Iran Just Fired at U.S.-Guided Ships: Trump REVEALS Final Decision
Experts Larry Johnson and Colonel Wilkerson dissect a rumored 14-point US-Iran peace deal, expressing deep skepticism about its viability due to Israeli pressure, US domestic politics, and the economic imperative to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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: Tomahawk MISSILES Strike IRGC Targets, U.S.-Tehran Negotiations Progress | TBN Israel
The US launched Tomahawk missile strikes against Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps targets, dismantling their coastal infrastructure, while simultaneously engaging in secret negotiations and securing the Strait of Hormuz, signaling a strategy of 'coercive diplomacy' to force a deal.