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How do authoritarian regimes survive decade after decade? In this episode of Roqe, Jian Ghomeshi breaks down the “7 Rules of Modern Dictatorship” — and how Ayatollah Khamenei continues to cling to power in Iran despite global outrage, economic hardship, and internal dissent. Then, acclaimed psychologist and author Dr. Fathali Moghaddam joins Jian from Washington, D.C. to share his latest insights on dictatorship, mass psychology, and collective irrationality. Together, they examine why the Islamic Republic remains in place, how global politics enable tyranny, and what Iranians — inside and outside the country — can do to shift the future. —

Ever since American president Donald Trump declared a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, on June 24, we’ve been bombarded by hot takes from leaders on all sides. Trump says the entire world is safer, and the United States has triumphed over Iran. Iran’s supreme leader, the Ayatollah Khamenei, says Iran delivered the United States a "severe slap". But what do Israeli civilians, who are caught in the middle of it all, make of it? Today, foreign affairs national security correspondent Matthew Knott, reports from the middle east, on what Israelis are thinking now about the fate of the hostages, a looming ceasefire with Gaza, and whether a Nobel Peace Prize could be the key to peace in the middle east.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever since American president Donald Trump declared a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, on June 24, we’ve been bombarded by hot takes from leaders on all sides. Trump says the entire world is safer, and the United States has triumphed over Iran. Iran’s supreme leader, the Ayatollah Khamenei, says Iran delivered the United States a "severe slap". But what do Israeli civilians, who are caught in the middle of it all, make of it? Today, foreign affairs national security correspondent Matthew Knott, reports from the middle east, on what Israelis are thinking now about the fate of the hostages, a looming ceasefire with Gaza, and whether a Nobel Peace Prize could be the key to peace in the middle east.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel PM Netanyahu Praise Mossad Over Assad's Regime Fall In Syriahttps://osazuwaakonedo.news/israel-pm-netanyahu-praise-mossad-over-assads-regime-fall-in-syria/04/07/2025/#Issues #Assad #Iran #Israel #Khamenei #US ©July 4th, 2025 ®July 5, 2025 1:20 pm Israel Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu has commended and praised the efforts of personnel at the Israel Institute for Intelligence and Special Operations known in Hebrew word as Mossad over the fall of Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria early December 2024, apparently corroborating the statement issued by the Iran Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei in late December 2024 that the fall of President al-Assad regime was a plan orchestrated by Israel and the United States, US under the leadership of then President Joe Biden, this, Israel Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu at the 68th session of the United Nations General Assembly on October 1, 2013, said that Iran directly participated in Assad's murder and massacre of tens of thousands of innocent men, women and children in Syria, used chemical weapons against its own people and in 2010, the ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad had accused Israel of avoiding peace, and Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muallem warned that in the event of a future war, Israeli cities would be targeted by Syrian missiles, an action Israel Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu believed to be the underground work of Iran Supreme leader, Ayatollah Khamenei he had accused severally of being the root cause of war in the Middle East, specifically stating at the 68th session of the UN Assembly that “some 2,500 years ago, the great Persian king Cyrus ended the Babylonian exile of the Jewish people. He issued a famous edict in which he proclaimed the right of the Jews to return to the land of Israel and rebuild the Jewish temple in Jerusalem. That's a Persian decree. And thus began an historic friendship between the Jews and the Persians that lasted until modern times. But in 1979 a radical regime in Tehran tried to stamp out that friendship. As it was busy crushing the Iranian people's hope for democracy, it always led wild chants of “death of the Jews.” Now, since that time, presidents of Iran have come and gone. Some presidents were considered moderates, other hard-liners. But they've all served that same unforgiving creed, that same unforgiving regime, that creed that is espoused and enforced by the real power in Iran, the dictator known as the supreme leader, first Ayatollah Khomeini and now Ayatollah Khamenei”. #OsazuwaAkonedo

On todays Poorly recorded episode James Glenn and Dwayne talks about  the Senate's Vote-a-Rama process, where over 200 amendments will be voted on line by line. A compromise was reached to remove suppressors, short-barreled rifles, pistol braces, and short-barreled shotguns from the NFA registry without the tax. The parliamentarian's role in enforcing Senate rules was highlighted. The conversation also touched on Ayatollah Khamenei's fatwa against Trump, the New York mayoral election, and the Supreme Court's decision on nationwide injunctions. Additionally, the pardon of General Flynn and Texas's age verification law for pornography were discussed, with concerns about government overreach and the impact on civil liberties. The discussion centered on U.S. citizenship laws, particularly the impact on diplomats and individuals on visas. They debated the historical context of the 14th Amendment and its application to modern immigration. Trump's recent actions, including raising NATO's commitment to 5% GDP and pressuring Canada over digital service taxes, were highlighted. They also discussed welfare reform, advocating for incentives rather than penalties for work, and criticizing the current system of covering pre-existing conditions in health insurance. The conversation concluded with plans for a significant celebration on the Fourth of July next year, marking one year since Trump's announcement. Don't Miss It!

In the wake of the twelve-day conflict with Iran, the balance of power in the Middle East is shifting in real time.The Israel summit in Texas was abruptly canceled. U.S. forces struck deep into Iran's nuclear infrastructure. And new reports reveal Mossad's covert reach with hundreds of Israeli operatives embedded inside Iran. Add to that the sudden disappearance of Ayatollah Khamenei and whispers of internal collapse in Tehran, and it's clear: this story is far from over. But the battle isn't just military. On the political front, Trump's explosive statement calling for Netanyahu's trial to be dropped is sending shock-waves through both American and Israel. In this episode, we dive deep into the strategic, political, and spiritual tremors shaking the region. We break down what's unfolding—and what might come next.

For review:1.  IDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir has told colleagues that Iran is no longer a nuclear threshold state following the Israeli and US strikes on its nuclear program. While Iran may still maintain parts of its nuclear program, it has been set back by years, LTG Zamir has concluded.2. Iranian Parliament votes to suspend cooperation with the IAEA. Bill sent to Iranian President for ratification.3. President Trump prepared to remove sanctions on Iran- changes mind after Iranian Supreme Leader's "blatant and foolish" statement.  In a video statement on Thursday, Ayatollah Khamenei said that the (US) strikes did not "achieve anything significant."4.  Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said in a circuit of interviews aired Thursday evening that Israel sought to eliminate Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during its 12-day conflict with Iran, but the opportunity never presented itself. 5.  The IDF said Thursday that it had eliminated two Hezbollah operatives in separate airstrikes in southern Lebanon in the span of two hours. 6. Russian President: Moscow Ready for New Round of Direct Talks with Ukraine.7.  US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in an interview with Politico on 25 June that President Donald Trump will resist European pressure to escalate sanctions on Russia, arguing that doing so could close the door to potential peace negotiations with Moscow. 8. US Army & USAF FY26 Budget Info.9. US Army Common Autonomous Multi-Domain Launcher (CAML) program.  CAML = autonomous/optionally crewed, highly mobile, air transportable, cross domain fires launcher with the potential to augment or replace existing Army launchers (offensive & defensive). 

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:  First, after disappearing from public view for more than a week, Iran's supreme leader has finally broken his silence on the 12-day war that left his military and nuclear program in shambles. Later in the show—President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met on the sidelines of the NATO summit on Wednesday to discuss the future of Russia's war on Ukraine. We'll have the details. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief TriTails Premium Beef: Stock the freezer and keep the grill happy. Visit https://Trybeef.com/PDB for 2 free flat irons with your order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei has said the United States gained nothing from its attacks on the country's nuclear sites. Ayatollah Khamenei, in his first video statement since the end of the conflict, said it had been little more than showmanship by President Trump. The Iranian leader has been in hiding since Israel launched its attacks. He also said future attacks against Iran would come at great cost. Also in the programme: Research that would enable scientists to build human DNA from scratch; and a new beach resort for tourists- North Korean style. (Photo: Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei delivers a video message to the nation. Iran, 26 June 2025. Credit: Abedin Taherkenareh /EPA/Shutterstock)

Top Iranian officials issue a public warning as Ayatollah Khamenei is nowhere to be seen. Plus, Trump's CIA director and director of national intelligence back his claims that Iran's nuclear program was severely damaged. But, what happened to Iran's massive stashes of uranium?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump today invited everyday Americans to the White House as he made another push for his sweeping tax and border legislation—the “Big Beautiful Bill.” However, Republicans are facing hurdles in the Senate as they try to pass the measure before Independence Day.Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, revealed new details about the strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities—including that the Massive Ordnance Penetrator munition used against the Fordow nuclear site was specifically created for that target.Iran's supreme leader made his first public statement since the cease-fire with Israel. Ayatollah Khamenei declared victory in the war and claimed that U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear sites failed to cause significant damage. Meanwhile, families of hostages held in the Gaza Strip continue to call for the release of their loved ones.

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USA har bombet de tre vigtigste atomanlæg i Iran i weekenden, og præstestyrets øverste leder, Ayatollah Khamenei, er gået under jorden. Spørgsmålet er, hvad Iran gør nu – og om Israels og USAs angreb kan blive begyndelsen på enden for det berygtede præstestyre? Det diskuterer mellemøstkorrespondent Waleed Safi med chefredaktør Martin Krasnik i Avistid. Avistid er produceret og tilrettelagt af Marie Louise Vesthardt. Leny Malacinski er vært. Læs mere i Weekendavisen: Den globale politibetjent prøver igen MAGA mod mullaherne »Jeg er bange for, at Iran bliver til Nordkorea«See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Subscribe now to skip the ads and get more content. No ChatGPT here—our em dashes are organic. This week: in the Iran-Israel war, an update on the casualties and targets (1:52), US involvement remains in question (7:45), Ayatollah Khamenei refuses to surrender (14:47), and US and Israeli intelligence agencies disagree over “evidence” of Iran pursuing a nuclear weapon (18:14); Trump quits the G7 summit early, possibly due to Israel-Iran, and later insults French president Emmanuel Macron (20:59); the IDF is still killing dozens per day in Gaza, mostly near aid sites (24:23); the US military is withdrawing from most of its bases in Syria (27:11); the Thai government might be on the verge of a collapse (29:56); the DRC and Rwanda approve a “draft” peace agreement (33:57); in Russia-Ukraine, Trump cancels a normalization meeting while shutting down a sanctions working group (36:39), and Russia carries out its deadliest strike of the year on Kyiv (37:55); Trump decides to expand his travel ban (40:14); and in a New Cold War update, a new trade détente with China does not include critical minerals for military use (42:43). Listen to Derek's special with Akbar Shahid Ahmed on US involvement in the Israel-Iran war. Also be sure to download our miniseries with the crew from We're Not So Different, Welcome to the Crusades. We have posted E1 and E2 on our feed as a free preview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No ChatGPT here—our em dashes are organic. This week: in the Iran-Israel war, an update on the casualties and targets (1:52), US involvement remains in question (7:45), Ayatollah Khamenei refuses to surrender (14:47), and US and Israeli intelligence agencies disagree over “evidence” of Iran pursuing a nuclear weapon (18:14); Trump quits the G7 summit early, possibly due to Israel-Iran, and later insults French president Emmanuel Macron (20:59); the IDF is still killing dozens per day in Gaza, mostly near aid sites (24:23); the US military is withdrawing from most of its bases in Syria (27:11); the Thai government might be on the verge of a collapse (29:56); the DRC and Rwanda approve a “draft” peace agreement (33:57); in Russia-Ukraine, Trump cancels a normalization meeting while shutting down a sanctions working group (36:39), and Russia carries out its deadliest strike of the year on Kyiv (37:55); Trump decides to expand his travel ban (40:14); and in a New Cold War update, a new trade détente with China does not include critical minerals for military use (42:43).Listen to Derek's special with Akbar Shahid Ahmed on US involvement in the Israel-Iran war.Also be sure to download our miniseries with the crew from We're Not So Different, Welcome to the Crusades. We have posted E1 and E2 on our feed as a free preview. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's often reclusive supreme leader, surfaced this week to hit back at Donald Trump's demands for an unconditional surrender.   Khamanei first came to power as President of Iran in 1981, and he was a surprise choice for supreme leader eight years later. But since then, with the help of the Revolutionary Guard he has had almost complete control of Iran and its anti-Israel and anti-American foreign policy agenda.  Sky's Tom Cheshire speaks to Alex Vatanka, founding director of the Iran program at the Middle East Institute in Washington, DC about how Khamanei is viewed inside Iran and how his policies contributed to the current crisis. Producer: Soila Apparicio Assistant producer: Araminta Parker Editor: Wendy Parker

As Iran continues its aerial attacks against Israel—hitting civilian targets including hospitals—Ayatollah Khamenei rejects former President Donald Trump's call for unconditional surrender. But what does Trump's demand really mean? Is it a surrender of nuclear capabilities, regime change, or both? This fiery segment questions the motives of pro-Ayatollah voices on both the left and right, while condemning Iran's civilian-targeted attacks. It also dives into how Trump survived two assassination attempts by Iranian operatives and warns future GOP candidates of similar threats with tacit Democrat indifference. Meanwhile, the left's defense of ICE facility sieges in Portland reveals a descent into guerrilla-style domestic warfare. With public opinion swinging sharply conservative on cultural issues and speech freedoms rising on platforms like X and Rumble, the tide may be turning. But as street violence escalates and blue states harbor chaos, one thing is clear—America is in a new kind of war, both foreign and domestic.

Today's full breakdown covers the most explosive stories reshaping global politics and American power: Israel-Iran on the Brink: Following the bombing of a hospital, Israel's top officials publicly hint at the assassination of Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei. Trump warns Iran is just weeks away from a nuclear weapon, vowing they will never be allowed to get one. MAGA Civil War Ignites: A jaw-dropping exchange between Ted Cruz and Tucker Carlson reveals Carlson's ignorance of Iran's assassination plots against Trump. This moment crystallizes the ideological split inside the GOP—with one side ready to act against threats, and the other clinging to pacifism. China's Dystopian Blueprint: A stunning segment from the Sean Ryan Show featuring Blackwater founder Erik Prince lifts the curtain on China's terrifying digital dictatorship—where facial recognition, geolocation, and social credit scores control every move. Democrats Imploding Financially: The DNC is reportedly broke and considering borrowing just to survive. Meanwhile, the GOP fundraising engine—once near collapse—is roaring again post-Trump's conviction and Ronna McDaniel's exit. Tucker, Trump & The Truth About War: Trump's stance on Iran has never wavered—no nukes, no nation-building. But with growing misinformation, even inside the conservative base, the stakes have never been higher. From global war to digital authoritarianism to internal party collapse—this is the news you're not supposed to hear.

First, Israel signals it's ready to eliminate Ayatollah Khamenei and Iran's nuclear program—whether Trump joins or not. With Iran accused of funding the October 7 attacks and even plotting to assassinate Trump, pressure mounts for decisive action. Trump reiterates: Iran cannot have nukes, a stance he's held since 1985. Meanwhile, Tucker Carlson appears unaware of Iran's assassination attempts, revealing shocking ignorance in a tense exchange with Ted Cruz—highlighting the deepening civil war inside the MAGA movement. Then, Tara dives into chilling revelations from Eric Prince on the Sean Ryan Show: China's digital dictatorship where jaywalking can drain your bank account and social credit scores control your life. It's a terrifying preview of what could happen in America if we don't hold the line on liberty. As the DNC spirals into debt and chaos, global threats rise—and so does the urgency for clarity, courage, and leadership.

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De oorlog tussen Israël en Iran gaat zijn zevende dag in, of de Verenigde Staten zich actief in het conflict gaan mengen is nog steeds onzeker. Trump heeft gezegd dat dat kan gebeuren, maar ook dat het niet kan gebeuren. De Iraanse leider Ayatollah Khamenei waarschuwt dat Amerikaanse aanvallen serieuze consequenties gaan hebben, en ook de Iraanse viceminister van Buitenlandse Zaken zegt dat Iran zal reageren als de Amerikanen zich bij Israël aansluiten, zegt Midden-Oosten-correspondent Tara Kenkhuis. Caroline van der Plas is boos. Gisteren aan het eind van de middag werd duidelijk dat ze NSC ineens lijnrecht tegenover zich treft in het stikstofdossier.Dat BBB tegenover GL-PvdA zou staan, was te verwachten. Maar dat haar coalitiepartner tegen zou zijn, zag ze niet aankomen. Politiek verslaggever Mark Beekhuis geeft een toelichting. 'Verraden is wel het juiste woord.' Over deze podcast In Ochtendnieuws hoor je in 20 minuten het belangrijkste nieuws van de dag. Abonneer je op de podcast via bnr.nl/ochtendnieuws, de BNR-app, Spotify en Apple Podcasts. Of luister elke dag live via bnr.nl/live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a series of social-media posts, Donald Trump called on Iran to agree to an “UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER” and said that America knows the location of Ayatollah Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader.

Will the US join Israel in its offensive against Iran? President Donald Trump says, "I may do it, I may not do it." Residents of Tehran have been called upon to evacuate and are mired in traffic gridlocks trying to leave. Meantime, Israel continues to strike leadership targets and nuclear sites. Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, rejected the U.S. President's call for unconditional surrender in a taped video message aired on State TV. Majid Takht-Ravanchi is Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister, and is a key player in the nuclear negotiations. He joins Christiane in an exclusive interview from Tehran.  Also on today's show: Andrei Kelin, Russian Ambassador to the UK; author Hala Alyan (“I'll Tell You When I'm Home”)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Khamenei warns any US strikes on Iran will have “irreparable consequences” Plus: OpenAI has signed a 200 million dollar contract to help the United States government, and; Mehdi Hasan once again schools Piers Morgan. With: Michael Walker, Steven Methven and Eskandar Sadeghi-Boroujerdi

Jonathan has the latest on the escalating Israel/Iran war, as missle strikes continue. As President Trump injects opinions that Iran surrender unconditionally, Ayatollah Khamenei warns that American involvement will lead to "irreparable consequences."

Israel's Ambassador to the United States, Yechiel Leiter, joined The Guy Benson Show today to explain why Israel's preemptive strikes on Iran's nuclear program should matter to every American and, in his words, to "everyone who's interested in freedom." He addressed speculation surrounding "future surprises" Iran may face as Israel presses forward, and responded to Donald Trump's recent warning that Ayatollah Khamenei is "no longer safe." Ambassador Leiter also honored two Israeli embassy workers tragically murdered in Washington, D.C., underscoring the rising antisemitism across the globe. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump warns Iranians to get out of Tehran, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu won't rule out taking out Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei, Israel hits Iran's state broadcaster- a propaganda arm of the government - while it's on the ... ...

President Trump warns Iranians to get out of Tehran, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu won't rule out taking out Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei, Israel hits Iran's state broadcaster- a propaganda arm of the government - while it's on the ... ...

President Trump warns Iranians to get out of Tehran, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu won't rule out taking out Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei, Israel hits Iran's state broadcaster- a propaganda arm of the government - while it's on the ... ...

President Trump warns Iranians to get out of Tehran, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu won't rule out taking out Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei, Israel hits Iran's state broadcaster- a propaganda arm of the government - while it's on the ... ...

President Trump warns Iranians to get out of Tehran, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu won't rule out taking out Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei, Israel hits Iran's state broadcaster- a propaganda arm of the government - while it's on the ... ...

What next for Iran and Israel? Will the US intervene under the command of President Trump, and is Ayatollah Khamenei a legitimate target? These are questions amongst others discussed this week by political analyst, Batool Subeiti. We start with a generic overview of the geopolitical and historical state of affairs, before getting into the current climate of war and risk. We also discuss the effect on the Muslim world, and the relationship between Sunnis and Shias at a time like this. This is an episode not to be missed - and one which is incumbent on all to hear. All and any views disclosed in this discussion are done so independently by speakers, and are not reflective of the brand.

Med Operation Rising Lion skulle truslen fra Iran inddæmmes, sagde Israels premierminister Benjamin Netanyahu efter angrebet i fredags. Men samtidig opfordrer Netanyahu det iranske folk til at gøre oprør imod Præstestyret. Og så afviser han ikke at ville angribe Præstestyrets øverste leder Ayatollah Khamenei. Så er Israels mål Irans atomprogram, eller er det at bringe styret til fald? Gæst: Berlingskes mellemøstkorrespondent Gunnar Willum Vært: Anne Sofie Allarp See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a threat repeated so often over so many years that it started to ring hollow. Now, Israel's actually done it: striking Iran in a bid to destroy its capacity to build nuclear weapons. Jerusalem sees a window of opportunity, and with Tehran's proxies in Syria, Lebanon and Gaza are either gone or debilitated, the Israelis also targeting the senior leadership around Ayatollah Khamenei. So what's the ultimate goal, military superiority or regime change? Iran may be reeling but it's still fighting back, successfully targeting Israel's largest oil refinery in Haifa. A long war ahead? And with Israel lacking the kind of bunker-busting bombs that can reach the underground Fordo nuclear site, will the United States agree to finish the job that Benjamin Netanyahu started? Since Friday, Donald Trump's sent mixed messages, warning Israel against targeting the Supreme Leader but cheering the strikes, still billing himself as peacemaker while providing Israel with military intelligence. We'll ask about the only man who can end this unprecedented direct confrontation with a phone call. Produced by Rebecca Gnignati, Aurore Laborie and Ilayda Habip. 

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:   President Trump says Russia and Ukraine will begin “immediate” ceasefire negotiations after a two-hour call with Vladimir Putin. The Kremlin confirms Putin is open to discussing “compromises” following what it described as a frank conversation.   Two security consultants—one of them a former U.S. State Department contractor—are gunned down in what appears to be a cartel ambush at a restaurant in Guadalajara, Mexico.   Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, unleashes a blistering attack on President Trump following his Middle East visit, accusing him of lying and calling for the destruction of Israel.   And in today's Back of the Brief: Australia begins loading nearly 50 decommissioned Abrams tanks for shipment to Ukraine, despite quiet objections from U.S. officials.   To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief TriTails Premium Beef: Visit https://TryBeef.com/PDB for 2 free Flat Iron steaks with your first box over $250 Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold Jacked Up Fitness: Go to https://GetJackedUp.com and use code BAKER at checkout to save 10% off your entire purchase Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wordt het oorlog of een deal in Iran? Dat is de vraag die de Amerikaanse president Trump afgelopen maand herhaaldelijk stelde. Ondertussen voerde hij de Amerikaanse militaire aanwezigheid in de regio op. Dit weekend begonnen de onderhandelingen. Trump stuurt aan op een deal over het Iraanse atoomprogramma, omdat het land nu bijna in staat zou zijn om zelf kernwapens te produceren. Volgens experts is dit een direct gevolg van de terugtrekking van Trump in 2016 uit de atoomdeal die zijn voorganger Obama met Iran had gesloten. In deze podcast vertelt Iran-deskundige en geopolitiek analist Damon Golriz over de ingewikkelde relatie tussen Trump en de opperste leider van Iran: ayatollah Khamenei - die vlak voor de verkiezingen opdracht zou hebben gegeven om Trump te vermoorden. Toch zijn de twee nu tot elkaar veroordeeld, en lijkt het niet onwaarschijnlijk dat ze er - via onderhandelaars - met elkaar uit komen. Reageren? Mail dedag@nos.nl Presentatie en montage: Elisabeth Steinz Redactie: IJsbrand Terpstra

Tune in here to this Friday's edition of the Brett Winterble Show! Brett kicks off the program with The Hangover With Pete Kaliner. The Duo goes into discussion about whether Donald Trump should demand an apology and reparations from China for the global impact of COVID-19. Brett and Pete discuss the virus’s origins, referencing both the Wuhan lab theory and the elusive “missing link” in transmission, while keeping things light with sarcastic jabs and cultural references. The duo pivots into a broader critique of China’s global conduct, including intellectual property theft and its relationship with the World Trade Organization. Later in the show, Brett dives into breaking news surrounding Iran’s nuclear ambitions. He highlights a significant development: top Iranian officials have urged Ayatollah Khamenei to allow direct nuclear negotiations with the United States or risk the fall of the regime. Brett explains the historical backdrop of U.S.-Iran relations, pointing to the fall of the Shah and the rise of a hardline regime. Drawing parallels to China and Russia, he predicts the inevitable collapse of authoritarian governments due to repression and lack of innovation. Listen here for all of this and more on The Brett Winterble Show! For more from Brett Winterble check out his YouTube channel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ayatollah Khamenei dismisses overtures from President Trump, a UN Report frames Israel's actions in Gaza as crimes against humanity. Israel carries out military strikes in Syria for security purposes. NE Syria signs an agreement with Al-Julani gov't.

Ayatollah Khamenei dismisses overtures from President Trump, a UN Report frames Israel's actions in Gaza as crimes against humanity. Israel carries out military strikes in Syria for security purposes. NE Syria signs an agreement with Al-Julani gov't.

Ayatollah Khamenei dismisses overtures from President Trump, a UN Report frames Israel's actions in Gaza as crimes against humanity. Israel carries out military strikes in Syria for security purposes. NE Syria signs an agreement with Al-Julani gov't.

Ayatollah Khamenei dismisses overtures from President Trump, a UN Report frames Israel's actions in Gaza as crimes against humanity. Israel carries out military strikes in Syria for security purposes. NE Syria signs an agreement with Al-Julani gov't.

Ayatollah Khamenei dismisses overtures from President Trump, a UN Report frames Israel's actions in Gaza as crimes against humanity. Israel carries out military strikes in Syria for security purposes. NE Syria signs an agreement with Al-Julani gov't.

Ayatollah Khamenei dismisses overtures from President Trump, a UN Report frames Israel's actions in Gaza as crimes against humanity. Israel carries out military strikes in Syria for security purposes. NE Syria signs an agreement with Al-Julani gov't.

Ayatollah Khamenei dismisses overtures from President Trump, a UN Report frames Israel's actions in Gaza as crimes against humanity. Israel carries out military strikes in Syria for security purposes. NE Syria signs an agreement with Al-Julani gov't.

Ayatollah Khamenei dismisses overtures from President Trump, a UN Report frames Israel's actions in Gaza as crimes against humanity. Israel carries out military strikes in Syria for security purposes. NE Syria signs an agreement with Al-Julani gov't.

Economic warfare has become the primary way the United States confronts international crises and counters rivals. Sometimes it has achieved spectacular success; other times, bitter failure. The result we live with today is a new world order: an economic arms race among great powers and a fracturing global economy. It used to be that ravaging another country's economy required blockading its ports and laying siege to its cities. Now all it takes is a statement posted online by the U.S. government. Edward Fishman, a former top State Department sanctions official and author of the new book Chokepoints, goes deep into the back rooms of power to reveal the untold history of the last two decades of U.S. foreign policy, in which America renounced the gospel of globalization and waged a new kind of economic war. As Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping, and Ayatollah Khamenei wreaked havoc on the world stage, mavericks within the U.S. government built a fearsome new arsenal of economic weapons, exploiting America's dominance in global finance and technology. Successive U.S. presidents have relied on these unconventional weapons to address the most pressing national-security threats, for good and for ill. Join us as Fishman shares a thrilling account of one of the most critical geopolitical developments of our time, demystifying the complex strategies the U.S. government uses to harness the power of Wall Street, Silicon Valley and Big Oil against America's enemies. At the center of the narrative is an eclectic group of policy innovators: the diplomats, lawyers and financial whizzes who've masterminded America's escalating economic wars against Russia, China and Iran. Commonwealth Club World Affairs of California is a nonprofit public forum; we welcome donations made during registration to support the production of our programming. Commonwealth Club World Affairs is a public forum. Any views expressed in our programs are those of the speakers and not of Commonwealth Club World Affairs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices