US-Iran relations
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.

Scott Ritter: Hormuz Blocked! Iran’s Missile Fire Can Leave the US Navy DEFENSELESS
Scott Ritter argues that US diplomacy with Iran is a deliberate deception to buy time for a massive military buildup aimed at regime change, risking a devastating regional and potentially nuclear war.

"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.

🚨 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.

Pentagon Prepares For EXTENDED War With Iran
This episode dissects the geopolitical maneuvers surrounding potential US-Iran conflict, revealing strategic leaks, Netanyahu's diplomatic sabotage playbook, and the true intent behind economic sanctions.

Larry C. Johnson: Iran Just Leveled Up
Larry Johnson argues that US-Iran negotiations are 'Kabuki theater' preceding an inevitable US attack, while Russia's escalating demands in Ukraine signal a complete redrawing of its borders, with European powers increasingly irrelevant in both conflicts.

BREAKING: Iran Faces War Scenario—U.S. Surge Continues; Geneva Talks Begin Under Fire | TBN Israel
The US and Israel are employing a 'bargaining under fire' strategy against Iran, combining significant military buildup and economic pressure with a tight diplomatic deadline, while simultaneously navigating complex disarmament challenges in Gaza and Lebanon.

Secretive Trump-Netanyahu Meeting Sends PANIC Across Iran's Ayatollah Regime | TBN Israel
A clandestine meeting between Trump and Netanyahu, followed by a massive US military buildup in the Middle East, signals an escalating 'maximum pressure' campaign against Iran, pushing the region to the brink of a major conflict while Israel's defense economy booms.

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.

Bibi POISON PILLS Trump Iran Negotiations
Netanyahu's visit to Washington introduced a 'poison pill' into US-Iran negotiations by insisting on missile disarmament, a condition Iran will never accept, pushing the US closer to kinetic action.

PBS News Hour full episode, Feb. 10, 2026
This episode covers escalating political and legal battles over the Epstein files and immigration enforcement, a controversial FBI raid on a Georgia elections office, delicate US-Iran diplomatic efforts, and the reflective retirement of acclaimed opera singer Denyce Graves.

“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.

Mohammad Marandi & Larry C. Johnson: U.S. & Iran on the Brink as Critical Negotiations Unfold LIVE
Two geopolitical analysts argue that the US and Israel are on the brink of a catastrophic war with Iran, driven by irrationality and miscalculation, which would lead to global economic collapse and US instability.

BREAKING: U.S.-Iran Talks Hit DEAD END; Iran Threatens To RAIN DOWN Missiles On Israel | TBN Israel
Iran's nuclear negotiations with the U.S. reached a dead end, prompting new threats of missile attacks on Israel and revealing a complex regional power play involving Hamas, Hezbollah, and a potential joint U.S.-Israel military strike.

Bibi RUSHES To DC Begging Trump To Bomb Iran
Benjamin Netanyahu urgently intervened in US-Iran nuclear talks, pushing Trump to expand negotiations beyond nuclear weapons to include ballistic missiles and regional proxies, while the hosts argue Iran's 'rational' strategy involves demonstrating a willingness for a 'short, intense war' to counter perceived US weakness.

PBS News Hour full episode, Feb. 6, 2026
This episode dissects critical global and domestic issues, from indirect U.S.-Iran nuclear talks and alleged Chinese nuclear tests to the complexities of the Gaza cease-fire, the launch of TrumpRx, and the far-reaching impacts of U.S. immigration policies and election rhetoric.

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.

🚨 LIVE: Trump Orders Evacuations In Iran - Nuclear Talks FAIL Day One
US-Iran nuclear negotiations in Oman collapse on day one amidst US evacuation orders, military posturing, and an explicit admission by the US Treasury of triggering Iran's economic crisis.

Andrei Martyanov: IT’S OVER: Iran & Russia Just Made Their Boldest Move Yet
Andrei Martyanov asserts that US military capabilities are severely overstated, rendering it a 'paper tiger' incapable of a serious confrontation with Iran, while Russia and China actively support Iran's strategic positioning against Western pressure.

Alex Krainer: Iran Says “No” — Trump’s Strategy Crumbles
Alex Krainer argues that Trump's aggressive posturing towards Iran is a strategic deception designed to manage domestic and globalist pressures, rather than a genuine intent for war, as the US shifts towards an 'American System' of political economy.

Will Iran Talks Disrupt the 2026 Olympics?, Why Trump Is Fed up With CNN | Feb. 4, 2026
Bill O'Reilly and Jonathan Turley dissect the political tensions surrounding the 2026 Milan Olympics and the 'purging' of non-left voices in American academia and media.

BREAKING: U.S. Downs “Aggressive” Iranian Drone; IDF Prepares For NIGHTMARE Scenario | TBN Israel
Direct US-Iran military clashes escalate as Iran tests boundaries and demands last-minute negotiation changes, while the IDF prepares for missile strikes and Hamas weaponizes humanitarian aid in Gaza.

🚨 BREAKING: US Iran Talks COLLAPSE - IRGC Prepare Military - USS George H.W. Bush Deployed
US-Iran negotiations officially collapsed after Iran refused to discuss US demands beyond nuclear issues, triggering immediate US military deployments and heightened fears of a preemptive IRGC attack.

US SHOOTS DOWN Iranian Drone As Tensions SPIRAL
A US shootdown of an Iranian drone highlights escalating tensions and the strategic challenge of cheap drone warfare against expensive US assets, while indirect nuclear talks proceed amidst deep distrust and a potential shift in Iran's response strategy.

Scott Ritter: Game Over? Trump’s Iran Strategy Might Blow Up and Start a Regional War
Scott Ritter argues that US policy towards Iran is driven by domestic political vulnerabilities, not strategic imperatives, and that Iran's growing alignment with Russia and China fundamentally shifts regional power dynamics.