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The war in Iran is reshaping the strategic landscape of the Persian Gulf, putting new pressure on China's relations with Iran and the Gulf Arab states. Beijing's response is exposing the tension between its deep economic interests in the region and its reluctance to assume a larger role in regional security. Andrea Ghiselli, a lecturer at the University of Exeter, and Aaron Glasserman, a distinguished fellow at the Weatherhead East Asian Institute at Columbia University, join Eric to discuss their latest article in Foreign Affairs on why China will remain an influential economic actor in the region with only marginal geopolitical influence.

Andrew Harding, Policy Analyst for National Security and Indo-Pacific Affairs at The Heritage Foundation, joins Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge to evaluate reports of a proposed 60-day diplomatic framework involving Oman, Iran, and the U.S. to normalize maritime transit through the Strait of Hormuz. Harding addresses Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's optimistic economic projections alongside public denials from Iranian officials, explaining that back-channel negotiations reflect regime pressure from ongoing U.S. naval blockades. Harding summarizes broader structural shifts across the Middle East over the past two years, emphasizing how degradation of Iranian proxy networks has enabled stronger coordination between the U.S., Israel, and Gulf Arab allies. Hashtags: #AndrewHarding #MiddleEastPolicy #StraitOfHormuz #Iran #ScottBessent #HeritageFoundation

For review:1. US President Donald Trump held a phone call earlier today with Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani during which the pair discussed “efforts to deescalate tensions between the US and Iran,” the latter's office says.2. Iran and the Gulf Arab state of Oman have made progress toward a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a potential breakthrough that could help wind down the war in the Middle East, regional officials say.Under the emerging agreement, ships would enter the Persian Gulf through an Iranian-controlled route and exit through a route controlled by Oman, with service fees charged for providing security and preserving the maritime environment, two regional officials tell The Associated Press.3. In his first public comments on the matter, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday that Israel has not agreed to the Board of Peace's Hamas disarmament plan, which was accepted by the terror group last week.4. The US-backed Board of Peace appeared to change its conditions for the IDF to withdraw from Gaza after its top officials held a meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Monday, shortly before a fresh Israeli airstrike was reported in the enclave.5. Olha Stefanishyna, Ukraine's former ambassador to the U.S., has been charged with illicit enrichment, an anti-corruption prosecutor said at a hearing of the High Anti-Corruption Court on Aug. 5.6. Ukraine will never become a member of NATO despite years of pursuing accession, Ukraine's Ambassador to the U.K. and former Commander-in-Chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi said on Aug. 3.Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi said Zaluzhnyi's remarks had been "taken out of context and caused a stir," noting that the ambassador's full answer referred primarily to the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF), not NATO.

Fox News Radio's Eben Brown joins The Marc Cox Morning Show with a striking development: the UAE, Jordan, and Kuwait reportedly joined the latest strikes against Iran — a historic shift after decades of Gulf states cowering in fear of Tehran. Eben and Marc break down the overnight hits on Iranian oil infrastructure, Qatar's bizarre habit of running political cover for the regime that keeps attacking its own tankers, and growing signs that President Trump has finally run out of patience after calling the regime "scum" at the NATO summit. Marc says it's time to stop pretending negotiation works with a death-cult government and let the military finish the job. Eben also reports on the federal government's temporary pause of the newest ChatGPT rollout over national security concerns, plus the eerie reality of self-driving Waymo cars now packing the streets of Miami. Straight talk on the issues that matter to your family and your country — stay with 97.1 Talk. Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #971Talk #EbenBrown #FoxNewsRadio #IranThreat #NationalSecurity #GulfAllies #EnergyInfrastructure #AmericaFirst #PeaceThroughStrength #ConservativeTalk #StLouis #FaithFamilyFreedom

Hour Four of The Marc Cox Morning Show rolls out with the Backstoppers Queen of Hearts jackpot climbing toward $19,000 and Marc's final passionate pitch for Missouri voters to back Amendment 4 and Amendment 5 ahead of the August 4th primary. Fox News Radio's Eben Brown delivers a stunning update — Gulf Arab allies joining U.S. strikes on Iran for the first time in decades, signs President Trump has hit his breaking point with the regime, and a federal pause on the newest ChatGPT rollout over national security concerns. Marc and Kim close the show and the week with a lighthearted dive into robot lawnmowers and laundry-folding robotic arms before previewing Monday's looming Graham Platner resignation deadline. Faith, family, freedom, and common sense — that's The Marc Cox Morning Show, every single morning on 97.1 Talk. Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #971Talk #StLouis #EbenBrown #IranThreat #QueenOfHearts #Backstoppers #VoterGuide #HomeTech #GrahamPlatner #ConservativeTalk #FaithFamilyFreedom Guest List (Hour 4): Eben Brown (Fox News Radio correspondent)

AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports the exchange of fire between the U.S. and Iran continues for another day Thursday.

Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes.On today's podcast:1) Iran reiterated its determination to control maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, raising the stakes ahead of fresh talks in Qatar on formally ending its war with the US. Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said Iran wants to work out an agreement with Oman to oversee ships passing through Hormuz, but will move forward with its own plans if Oman is not interested. The US, Europe, and Gulf Arab nations are concerned about charges being imposed for the use of Hormuz, which would likely add to energy costs and risk creating a precedent for other countries.2) President Trump refused to commit to signing a major bipartisan housing bill, saying it was “so unimportant” compared to a voting bill. Trump would make a decision on whether to sign the housing bill once he receives it, which has been formally transmitted to the White House. The bill would curb large institutional investors’ ownership of single-family homes, streamline rules around factory-built housing and encourage localities to remove barriers to construction.3) The US Supreme Court has four big outstanding cases that will be decided today. They include one which challenges the President's executive order ending birthright citizenship for children born in the US to undocumented parents. Yesterday, the High Court expanded the president’s power to fire top government officials in a 6-3 decision that overturns a 1935 precedent. The ruling lets the president fire Federal Trade Commission member Rebecca Kelly Slaughter despite a law that says commissioners can be removed only for specified reasons.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcript created by Ai and might not be 100% accurate. Iran strikes 8 US military sites destroyedIran and Israel are inching closer and closer to all-out war with each other where the US will not be able to save Israelbecause their bases have been decimated aside from like one in Jordanthe salty one you've got the Houthi threatening to go in on the groundin Aden they've already been sending some probing shots with drones to oustthat Saudi puppet regime from there that leaves the option of closingthe Bob El-Mendab Strait Trump's not moving on these 14 points because Israel won't allow them.They're going to continue to bomb Lebanon no matter what, which means the MOU is moot.But Iran still had to go through the motions and show the world,China in particular,look, we tried to negotiate, we tried to make a deal, we tried to do everything.The U.S. continues to allow Israel to bomb,and they even sent ships into the strait last Friday. You know more market yo-yo.They hit eight U.S. targets with missiles.U.S. is packing up and moving west.Some think they may go as far west as Israel which kind of defeats the pointof having forward bases around Iran.But you know that part of the MOU is beingFollowed Because They Are Physically Being Forced To Do It Anyway Which I've Always Said Is The Only Way Because You Cannot Negotiate WithThe US They Are Unagreeable They Don't Honor Anything They Say You HaveTo Settle This On The Battlefield And That's What's Happening The Dream of Dreams is Israel is losing its only ally, America.And the Gulf states are powerless without the U.S.And Iran has allies in the Houthi,Hezbollah, and the PMU in Iraq, which is growing every day.And so you can see the writing on the wall,I wouldn't worry about ISIS, they're in a civil war right now.They're nothing without that Gulf Arab money anyway.And if that is sent to them, then the Gulf Arabs will get bombed.Saudi Arabia would love to do a double cross,but there's nothing They have no leverage and they're gonna have their hands full with the Houthis soon.It looks like ground invasion is imminent and Ifthat Bob El Mondeb straight is closed…Well,you might want to go fill up your gas tank We'll see how kinetic that one becomes But the big, big, big standoff is going to be Iran-Israel And the US?Can't save them And honestly, it's like Larry Johnson and I have been saying Look at the size It's 92 million It'sthe size of Alaska Hitting a little s**t country like Israel Can't sustainthat barrage of missiles They're going to be forced to tap And that'swhen we'll burn that Netanyahu candle We'll melt his faceIf you missed yesterday's story on other gods in the Bible and the story of Ashtoreth/Inanna/Ishtar here it is. She is one of many gods with resurrection stories but I do believe hers is the most metal. The news letter went out before i could make some crucial edits. If this is of no interest I wanna know. If religious history is something you would enjoy learning if nothing else but a break from the war let me know that. I think everyone needs to get their head around the Jewish god Yahweh and how he came about as a war god promoting rape and genocide to better understand the radical Judaism we have today and why israelis are the way they are. But first one had to learn about the Baals, Ashtoreth, Asherah, and Pantheon on El, and the chief gods of Phoneticians, Moabites, Eshmun and Chemosh, Baal-Melqart etcThis does not undermine Christianity at all IF you understand WHY Jesus who Jesus was rebelling against and why he was rebelling against Judaism and why they were so threatened by his message that they killed him. The Romanized Christianity today is a perversion of how it started. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.ryandawson.org/subscribe

After 180 years in Australia, the Catholic order of Christian Brothers is closing down – bankrupt and shamed by the child sexual abuse scandal. The Christian Brothers have announced a plan to sell off their remaining 36 properties in Australia at an estimated value of $216 million. The proceeds will go to victims and survivors and their lawyers. Those with claims against the brothers won't receive all they're seeking but the Brothers have revealed they've already paid a staggering $480 million in abuse settlements since 1980. If the geopolitics of Israel and Palestine isn't hot enough, there's now a controversy over control of the Al-Aqsa mosque complex in the Old City of Jerusalem. For decades, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan has been the official custodian, allowing non-Muslims to visit but not to pray. But Israeli hardliners -- backed reputedly by the Trump administration and some Gulf Arab states -- want to transfer control to a so-called multi-faith council. A litmus test for anyone seeking office as a Democrat in the US is unqualified support for abortion. At the moment, it's popular. Even in Republican states have passed ballot measures to over-ride abortion bans. But can the Democrats forge a long-term coalition to win the congress and the presidency without some pro-life voters, especially Catholics? A growing number of progressive Democrats say the party needs to be a bigger tent. GUESTSProfessor DARRYL HIGGINS is director of the Institute for Child Protection Studies at Australian Catholic University.WYRE DAVIES is the BBC's Middle East correspondent.TIMOTHY KIRCHOFF is a contributing writer to the liberal Catholic magazine, Commonweal.    

If the geopolitics of Israel and Palestine isn't hot enough, there's now a controversy over control of the Al-Aqsa mosque complex in the Old City of Jerusalem. For decades, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan has been the official custodian, allowing non-Muslims to visit but not to pray. But Israeli hardliners -- backed reputedly by the Trump administration and some Gulf Arab states -- want to transfer control to a so-called multi-faith council. GUEST:WYRE DAVIES is the BBC's Middle East correspondent. He's been covering this story.

The US and Iran have agreed to a truce and are expected to sign a preliminary agreement in Geneva later this week. Oil prices have eased, markets have rallied and fears over disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz have receded. In #CutTheClutter episode XXXX, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta breaks down the emerging Iran-US truce in 10 points, decoding the significance of the understanding, Pakistan's role in the diplomatic process, why Israel is unhappy with the outcome, what it means for the Gulf Arab states, and why the peace dividend is of enormous significance for India.----more----Read The Washington Post's article here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/06/12/qatar-pursued-secret-talks-with-iran-shield-gas-complex-strikes/----more----Read Barak Ravid's article here: https://www.axios.com/2026/06/14/trump-netanyahu-iran-deal-israel-beirut-strike----more----Watch 'Syria, Turkey, Kurds, ISIS, Trump & Putin, & how Middle East unravelled in murderous chaos | ep 294' here: https://youtu.be/mwKDHWXdIBc

KT McFarland outlines a potential multilateral diplomatic framework intended to restrain Iran's nuclear ambitions through rigorous oversight. The proposed strategy shifts away from previous models by securing the regional cooperation of Gulf Arab nations, whose involvement is essential for monitoring financial records and providing an enforcement mechanism for non-compliance. McFarland argues that a viable agreement must be predicated on the assumption of Iranian deception, necessitating anytime, anywhere snap inspections and the immediate threat of military action against suspect facilities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

KT McFarland outlines a potential multilateral diplomatic framework intended to restrain Iran's nuclear ambitions through rigorous oversight. The proposed strategy shifts away from previous models by securing the regional cooperation of Gulf Arab nations, whose involvement is essential for monitoring financial records and providing an enforcement mechanism for non-compliance. McFarland argues that a viable agreement must be predicated on the assumption of Iranian deception, necessitating anytime, anywhere snap inspections and the immediate threat of military action against suspect facilities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this episode of Hold Your Fire!, Richard speaks with Crisis Group experts Naysan Rafati, Yasmine Farouk, Mairav Zonszein and Michael Hanna about the shaky U.S.-Iran ceasefire and the state of negotiations between the two countries. Richard first speaks with Naysan about continued U.S.-Iran tit-for-tat exchanges, talks over a possible deal, what an initial agreement might entail and whether the confrontation has strengthened Tehran's hand. Richard then speaks with Yasmine about how Gulf Arab states' views of the conflict have shifted and U.S.-Gulf Arab relations. Next, Richard speaks with Mairav about Israel's perspective, calls within the country's military and security establishment to return to war, Israel's campaign in Lebanon and why a change in leadership would not necessarily mean a less hawkish Israeli approach. Lastly, Richard speaks with Michael about U.S. domestic politics around an Iran deal, whether Trump can sell the off-ramp currently on offer and how continued ceasefire violations could still trigger another escalation.Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.For more, check out our Middle East & North Africa page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With warning signs flashing about New York City's economy, Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing questions about whether he has a plan to spur job creation. If he fails on that front, a lagging recovery could squelch his affordability agenda. Also: today's stories, including whether a new leader in Iraq could repair relationships with the country's Gulf Arab neighbors; why members of Gen Z are finding fulfillment in crosswords; and how surfers in Côte d'Ivoire are trying to change some locals' fears of the ocean. Join the Monitor's Matthew Bell for today's news.

President Trump claims Iran "really wants to make a deal" even as the U.S. and Tehran continue to exchange military strikes against each other. US CENTCOM says the military has conducted "measured and deliberate" strikes in response to Iran shooting down a US drone that was operating over international waters. Meanwhile, Gulf Arab states are once again worried they will be drawn into the conflict after Kuwait came under attack by Iran again this week. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Jeff Paul, FOX News foreign correspondent reporting from Dubai, who says the United Arab Emirates have the same fears of escalation in the region as the conflict drags on. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump claims Iran "really wants to make a deal" even as the U.S. and Tehran continue to exchange military strikes against each other. US CENTCOM says the military has conducted "measured and deliberate" strikes in response to Iran shooting down a US drone that was operating over international waters. Meanwhile, Gulf Arab states are once again worried they will be drawn into the conflict after Kuwait came under attack by Iran again this week. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Jeff Paul, FOX News foreign correspondent reporting from Dubai, who says the United Arab Emirates have the same fears of escalation in the region as the conflict drags on. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump claims Iran "really wants to make a deal" even as the U.S. and Tehran continue to exchange military strikes against each other. US CENTCOM says the military has conducted "measured and deliberate" strikes in response to Iran shooting down a US drone that was operating over international waters. Meanwhile, Gulf Arab states are once again worried they will be drawn into the conflict after Kuwait came under attack by Iran again this week. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Jeff Paul, FOX News foreign correspondent reporting from Dubai, who says the United Arab Emirates have the same fears of escalation in the region as the conflict drags on. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of El Niño Speaks, José Niño sits down with Dr. Kevin Barrett to discuss the real driving forces behind U.S. foreign policy. Barrett moves past the superficial narratives of partisan politics to uncover the deeper history of the “Kosher Nostra”—the nexus of Jewish organized crime, intelligence-backed false flags, and the manufacturing of the Trump persona.He dissects how the “Shaytan Accords” (Abraham Accords) were used to force Gulf Arab vassals into submission, how the Zionist network functions from Argentina to the Middle East, and why the “anti-war” movement has been systemically lobotomized by liberal NGO capture and state-level repression.Follow Dr. Kevin Barrett's work:Substack: kevinbarrett.substack.comTwitter: @truthjihadUnz Review: Kevin Barrett at Unz.comWebsite: TruthJihad.comIf you liked the show, feel free to continue supporting my work. Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/joseninoNEXT: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.josealnino.org/subscribe

What is the outcome of the escalating tensions between the United States, Israel, Iran and Gulf Arab nations?  Join us for a conversation on this timely topic, focusing on the shifting regional balance of power among key actors, their nuclear capabilities and impact on the future proliferation regime, and the outcome of their military and proxy warfare. Experts will analyze the impacts of joint U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran, the security of critical Gulf shipping lanes, domestic politics, and future scenarios for conflict escalation or stability. A Middle East Member-led Forum program. Forums at the Club are organized and run by volunteer programmers who are members of The Commonwealth Club, and they cover a diverse range of topics. Learn more about our Forums. OrganizerBanafsheh Keynoush  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Donald Trump on Monday said the U.S. military will not strike Iran in what he called a planned attack on Tuesday. The president said that leaders of several Gulf Arab states had asked him not to carry out the strikes.The Trump administration is pausing its participation in the U.S.-Canada Permanent Joint Board on Defense. The Department of War said Ottawa has failed to live up to its defense commitments.Colorado officials said an adult resident of the state died from hantavirus after being exposed to a rodent, and there was no connection to an outbreak on a cruise ship earlier this month.

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this episode of The Wright Report, Bryan delivers fresh intelligence from the war with Iran, explaining why President Trump's naval blockade appears to be working as satellite data shows Iran's key oil export facilities sitting empty and the regime warning its own people to prepare for major economic pain. He breaks down how Iran's collapsing oil exports, skyrocketing inflation, and growing layoffs are increasing pressure on Tehran, even as the IRGC ramps up attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and China continues moving weapons to Iran through hidden routes. Bryan also highlights growing cooperation between Israel and Gulf Arab nations, including secret coordination with the UAE, while warning listeners to be cautious about leaked U.S. intelligence reports that may be shaped by Deep State politics rather than solid evidence. Plus, Bryan turns to the redistricting fight in southern states, arguing that Republicans in Mississippi, Louisiana, and South Carolina are getting weak-kneed at the worst possible moment as Democrats push radical policies on immigration, transgender procedures for children, welfare fraud, and socialist control. He closes with good medical news on the Hantavirus, falling U.S. overdose deaths, peppermint oil as a possible low-cost blood pressure aid, and a new wearable "polygraph" device that tracks whole-body stress in real time.   "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32     Keywords: Trump Iran naval blockade working 2026 Kharg Island oil exports, Iran economy collapse inflation layoffs IRGC war update, Strait of Hormuz Tehran Toll fast attack boats Iran, China weapons shipments Iran Central Asia routes, Israel UAE secret cooperation Iran war Arab allies, leaked intelligence reports Deep State Trump Iran war, southern redistricting Mississippi Louisiana South Carolina GOP, transgender hospital subpoenas DOJ New York children, Boulder Colorado firebombing Mohamed Soliman sentencing, California Medicaid fraud Gavin Newsom JD Vance, Hantavirus cruise ship update overdose deaths decline, peppermint oil blood pressure study wearable stress polygraph, Bryan Dean Wright podcast, The Wright Report

Ryan Grim returns to the podcast for a discussion of the effects of Trump's Iran war on the Gulf Arab states, and of Israel's power to derail peace negotiations.

In this episode of Hold Your Fire!, Richard is joined by Olga Oliker, Crisis Group's European Security director, to discuss the latest developments in Ukraine, more than four years into full-scale war with Russia. They talk about the mood in Kyiv, recent battlefield dynamics and how Ukraine's military continues to adapt as the war grinds on. They discuss the fallout from the war in the Gulf, including pressure on global missile interceptor stocks and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's diplomatic outreach to Gulf Arab states. They also unpack domestic politics in Ukraine and Russia, including growing criticism of President Vladimir Putin from nationalist circles and Moscow's anxiety around Victory Day. They also look at Putin's call for a ceasefire, seemingly motivated by fear that Ukrainian strikes will disrupt Victory Day celebrations. For more, check out our Ukraine page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this Friday Headline Brief of The Wright Report, Bryan delivers a major escalation in the war with Iran as U.S. naval and air forces strike Iranian military targets after the IRGC launched drones, missiles, and fast attack boats at American warships moving through the Strait of Hormuz. He explains how President Trump's Project Freedom is back on after Gulf Arab allies reopened their airspace, reassured by U.S. retaliation and new guarantees of protection against future Iranian attacks. Bryan also breaks down Tehran's latest defiance, including a new agency demanding a $2 million toll in Chinese currency for ships passing through Hormuz, and warns that Iran may be preparing for a long war of attrition with quiet help from China through continued drone and military supply shipments. He also covers a possible domestic energy solution as the White House considers expanding oil drilling on U.S. military bases and federal lands, alongside a sweeping redistricting battle across Louisiana, Tennessee, South Carolina, Georgia, Mississippi, and Alabama that could permanently shift House control toward Republicans by 2028. Bryan argues these fights are no longer optional, but central to the survival of the GOP in what he sees as an era of permanent political warfare. Plus, Bryan responds to former President Obama's praise of New York socialist mayor Zohran Mamdani, exposes confirmed manipulation of crime statistics in Washington, D.C., challenges Chief Justice John Roberts' claim that judges are not political actors, and closes with a health update on the hantavirus outbreak tied to a cruise ship from Argentina, explaining why it deserves attention but not panic.   "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32     Keywords: US strikes Iran Strait of Hormuz Project Freedom 2026, Trump Iran retaliation naval attacks IRGC drones missiles, Iran $2 million Hormuz toll Chinese currency shipping crisis, China supplying Iran drone engines Caspian Sea war support, oil drilling on military bases Trump energy plan SPR refill, GOP redistricting Louisiana Tennessee South Carolina House seats 2028, Obama Zohran Mamdani socialism New York politics 2026, DC crime statistics manipulation confirmed Washington Post report, John Roberts partisan judges Supreme Court criticism, hantavirus cruise ship outbreak Argentina Andes strain update, Bryan Dean Wright podcast, The Wright Report  

Teaser ... Annelle's Middle East bona fides ... The state of play in Iran ... A deepening fissure between Gulf Arab states ... Explaining the Trump-Biden continuity on Middle East policy ... Will the Middle East realign away from America? ... Turkey and the moral hazard of US aid to Israel ... Can Iran mend ties with the Gulf states? ... Heading to Overtime ...

After 40 days of intense combat against the terrorist Islamic Republic of Iran, following the regime's slaughtering of tens of thousands of Iranians, the Islamic Republic firing thousands of missiles and drones at Israel and many of the Gulf Arab countries, and the mining and blockade of the Strait of Hormoz, a tense standoff or “ceasefire” is in place that could change at any moment. In addition to military action, Marziyeh (Marzi) Amirizadeh has a solution to lift the veil of darkness over Iran, the secret weapon: prayer. Hear what it's about and how you can be part of it. PLEASE DONATE TO THE GENESIS 123 FOUNDATION AT WWW.GENESIS123.CO To connect with Marzi as well as order her books visit www.Marzisjourney.com. Also visit her ministry website is www.NewPersia.org, and get details of the Global Prayer for Iran. Read Marzi's powerful article about her best friend, Shirin, and the evil of the Islamic Republic which we are praying will end soon. https://www.marzisjourney.com/post/lessons-from-my-friend-s-execution-in-evin-prison For information about and how to register for Root & Branch, please go to www.RootandBranchIsrael.comConnect with the Genesis 123 Foundation at www.Genesis123.co and learn how you can host Shabbat in your community.FB - www.facebook.com/Genesis123Foundation Twitter - @Genesis123FIG - Genesis_123_FoundationFind out how you can be part of Run for Zion and bless Israel with every step at www.RunforZion.com.

Jimmy speaks with Professor Xueqin Jiang about the recent US seizure of an Iranian cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, which Scott Ritter labeled an "act of piracy" and a violation of the ceasefire. Jiang argues the ceasefire is pure theater, allowing the US to build up 60,000 troops for a three-pronged attack involving a naval blockade, arming ethnic insurgents, and bombing Iranian civilian infrastructure like power and water plants to force surrender.  Jiang also warns that if the US resumes the war, Iran will strike Gulf Arab states and Israel hard, potentially knocking out desalination plants and one-third of the world's energy supply, rendering Gulf cities uninhabitable. Jiang concludes that the US National Security Strategy aims to create a "Fortress America" technate that makes the world dependent on American energy, but this will fail due to corruption, polarization, and a Russian-Chinese-Iranian continental trade bloc. Plus segments on the IDF soldier who smashed a Jesus statue in southern Lebanon, reports that Trump tried to nuke Iran over the weekend and just why that would be such a terrible idea. Also featuring Kurt Metzger, Stef Zamorano and Mike MacRae. And a phone call from Jeffrey Toobin!

In this episode of War & Peace, Olga is joined by Crisis Group's head of EU affairs, Lisa Musiol, to take stock of how the EU and European capitals have responded to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. They discuss how coordinated this response has been, the balancing act of trying to preserve the transatlantic relationship while avoiding being drawn directly into the conflict, and what lessons can be drawn for further dealings with a U.S. administration that continues to flout international law. They also examine the fallout of the war for Europe, including energy shocks and pressure on support for Ukraine, and the structural constraints that make it hard for the EU to shape major crises rather than simply react to them. Finally, they explore what role the EU and European capitals might play in post-ceasefire diplomacy with Iran, whether closer cooperation with Gulf Arab states is likely, and why, despite its limitations, the EU still matters in many crises around the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first 24 hours since the U.S. and Iran reached a ceasefire agreement, an oil refinery in Iran was hit, five Gulf Arab states reported attacks from Iranian drones and missiles and Israeli airstrikes killed more than 250 people in Lebanon. After failed peace negotiations this weekend, the war is showing no signs of slowing down, with the U.S. military beginning a blockade of all Iranian ports and coastal areas.Russel Honoré is a retired lieutenant general of the U.S. Army, most well known for leading the military relief effort during Hurricane Katrina. He joins us for more on the costs of war in the Middle East.Earlier this year, an investigation by Verite News found pervasive lead contamination in multiple New Orleans playgrounds. Now, city officials are trying to do something about it. Halle Parker has been the lead investigator on this story. She joins us with the latest. One of the nation's longest-running free blues festivals returns this weekend to downtown Baton Rouge. Now in its 45th year, the festival remains true to its mission of promoting, preserving and advancing the swamp blues music and culture native to Baton Rouge.  Baton Rouge Blues Festival and Foundation interim director J. Hover tells us more about the history of swamp blues in the region and what to expect at this year's event. —Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Karen Henderson. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber. We receive production and technical support from Garrett Pittman, Adam Vos and our assistant producer, Aubry Procell. You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at noon and 7 p.m. It's available on Spotify, the NPR App and wherever you get your podcasts. Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to.Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!

In this episode of Hold Your Fire!, Richard is joined by Crisis Group experts Ali Vaez, Yasmine Farouk, Mairav Zonszein, Michael Hanna and Stephen Pomper to discuss the announced ceasefire between Iran, Israel and the U.S. and what might follow. Richard first asks Ali why Iran agreed to a ceasefire, decision-making in Tehran and Iran's approach to the Islamabad talks. He then speaks with Yasmine about Gulf reactions to the ceasefire, the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz and divergent Gulf Arab positions on the negotiations. Richard and Mairav then discuss how Israel views the ceasefire as operations continue in Lebanon and whether Israelis see the war as a success so far. Finally, Richard turns to Michael and Steve to discuss Trump's threats against Iran, the frantic diplomacy behind the ceasefire, the risk of renewed escalation and what recent weeks reveal about the erosion of international law.For more, check out our Middle East & North Africa page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Friday, negotiators from the U.S., Israel and Iran are set to talk in Pakistan about the future of the war. The Gulf Arab states, who have been attacked during the conflict, will not be party to the talks. But they have a lot depending on the outcome. Today, the Globe's international affairs columnist Doug Saunders joins the show from Dubai, where he is witnessing the impact of the ceasefire in the region. He breaks down what this agreement – and any future long-term deal – means for Iran, the Gulf region and the Strait of Hormuz. Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports, nighttime Russian strikes kill at least five people in Ukraine, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visits the United Arab Emirates.

As the U.S.-Israel war with Iran continues, it is playing out across the Middle East, particularly in Gulf Arab states and the Strait of Hormuz.In this episode, Lawfare Public Service Fellow Ariane Tabatabai sits down with Elisa Catalano Ewers of the Council on Foreign Relations to talk about Iranian intentions and capabilities, the U.S. response and capability gaps, and how allies and partners are participating. To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on the Iran war.

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The US-Israel war on Iran is straining Trump's alliances, at home and abroad. Three weeks into exactly the kind of war of choice that he spent years decrying, US President Donald Trump is not getting the amount of international support that he seeks for his campaign of air strikes on Iran. There is also reluctance among NATO and other allies to be drawn into the political and economic turmoil caused by the US-Israeli campaign, and Tehran's region-wide retaliation. Our experts discuss the state of US-Gulf relations, the muted European response to Trump's appeals for help in re-opening the Strait of Hormuz, and what it could mean elsewhere in the world for ongoing crises in Ukraine, Cuba and Venezuela. Joining host Bronwen Maddox this week are Dr Neil Quilliam, an associate fellow in our Middle East and North Africa Programme; Dr Christopher Sabatini, senior research fellow for Latin America; and Heather Hurlburt, a consulting fellow in our US and North America Programme. Produced by Stephen Farrell and Sara Seth. Subscribe to Independent Thinking wherever you find your podcasts. Chatham House's latest: The World Today magazine | Spring issue out now Expert comment | Should the Gulf Arab states join the war against Iran? Expert comment | The Iran war should boost security cooperation by US Pacific allies like Japan, the Philippines and South Korea   

Former Deputy National Security Advisor K.T. McFarland joins Sid for her weekly appearance on the morning show to touch upon New York City “falling apart” due to poor state and city leadership, before she praises President Donald Trump for preempting Iran's nuclear program despite advisers like Tulsi Gabbard, JD Vance, and Tucker Carlson opposing action. She argues Iran has long blackmailed the U.S. and Israel, cites Trump's earlier killing of Soleimani, and says he spent years positioning “chess pieces” by weakening Iran economically, strengthening U.S. military posture, and increasing U.S. energy dominance through drilling, Venezuela, and Gulf Arab ties. The discussion covers Strait of Hormuz disruptions, Russia's limited gains from higher oil prices, European worries about Ukraine, and claims China is a major loser. McFarland predicts a near-term military and political resolution leading to falling energy prices and improved U.S. growth, and says the U.S. may act soon on Cuba, with Marco Rubio reportedly talking to Raul Castro's grandson about moving beyond communism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports President Trump is making new threats following Iran's latest strikes on its Gulf Arab neighbors.

All eyes are on the Strait of Hormuz and Kharg Island as the United States and its allies struggle to wrest full control of the Arabo-Persian Gulf from the Islamic Republic of Iran. Aimen and Thomas lay out the whole story of this geostrategically vital region, from ancient times all the way up to this very morning—explaining why this war is happening, and how it is almost certainly to end. Aimen and Thomas discuss: How the Strait of Hormuz caused Noah's Flood The medieval Kingdom of Hormuz How the Gulf is always caught up in the Iranian plateau's endless boom-and-bust political cycle How Europeans staked a claim on Hormuz in 1507—and never really left The fact that the U.S. did indeed go into this war with a plan for Hormuz How the U.S. will take Kharg Island—and what they will do with it The ingenuity of Gulf Arab leadership in planning workarounds for the eventuality of the Strait being closed How European powers and other allies are really contributing to the war effort Join the Conflicted Community here: ⁠⁠⁠https://conflicted.supportingcast.fm/⁠⁠⁠ Find us on X: ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/MHconflicted⁠⁠⁠ And Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/MHconflicted⁠⁠⁠ And Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/conflictedpod⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices⁠⁠⁠ Conflicted is a Message Heard production. Executive Producers: Jake Warren & Max Warren. Produced and edited by Thomas Small. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Lazar Focus. Each Friday, join host diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman for a deep dive into what's behind the news that spins the globe. Two weeks into the war against Iran, the Islamic Republic has made good on its threats and attacked all the Gulf Arab states. But while the focus on reporting has been on those countries, players on Iran's northern border are also under fire. Iran has fired two missiles at Turkey, a major regional power; has hit targets in Azerbaijan; continues to pound Iraqi Kurdistan; and Iran's proxy Hezbollah even attacked British zones in Cyprus. The northern theater should not be overlooked. Each of these actors has a complex relationship not only with Iran, but also with Israel. Some, like Cyprus and Azerbaijan, are close allies, while Turkey has turned into a leading adversary and a backer of Hamas. Gallia Lindenstrauss, a leading Turkey expert, examines how each is reacting to the outbreak of war, and what might lie ahead in their ties with Israel. Lazar Focus can be found on all podcast platforms. This episode was produced by Gabriella Jacobs and video edited by Ari Schlacht.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stay informed with Crosstalk! Here's your headline roundup for the week: --6 American soldiers were killed when a KC-135 refueling aircraft, supporting operations against Iran, crashed in Western Iraq. --The new Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, published his first written statement yesterday since assuming office on March 8th, vowing to avenge the blood of the martyrs, including his father. --Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, told the Gulf-Arab states to shut down U.S. bases amid the war with Iran. --Iran launched a new wave of drone and missile attacks on Gulf nations yesterday. --Israel intensified its campaign against Iran yesterday striking a nuclear weapons development facility near Tehran. --The U.S. military said on March 12 that it had destroyed more than 30 Iranian mine laying vessels and struck more than 6,000 targets since the campaign against Iran began last month. --Explosive laden Iranian boats appear to have attacked two fuel tankers in Iraqi waters, setting them ablaze and killing one crew member Wednesday. --Israel continued extensive strikes on Lebanon yesterday morning after Hezbollah shot about 200 projectiles at Northern Israel the night before. --Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who is speaker of Iran's parliament, threatened to make the Persian Gulf run with the blood of invaders if the U.S. military targets regime assets on islands there. --The data center of Iran's state-run bank was hit by a strike in Tehran Wednesday. --President Trump said on March 11th that his administration knows the location of most of Iran's sleeper cells in the U.S.

Stay informed with Crosstalk! Here's your headline roundup for the week: --6 American soldiers were killed when a KC-135 refueling aircraft, supporting operations against Iran, crashed in Western Iraq. --The new Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, published his first written statement yesterday since assuming office on March 8th, vowing to avenge the blood of the martyrs, including his father. --Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, told the Gulf-Arab states to shut down U.S. bases amid the war with Iran. --Iran launched a new wave of drone and missile attacks on Gulf nations yesterday. --Israel intensified its campaign against Iran yesterday striking a nuclear weapons development facility near Tehran. --The U.S. military said on March 12 that it had destroyed more than 30 Iranian mine laying vessels and struck more than 6,000 targets since the campaign against Iran began last month. --Explosive laden Iranian boats appear to have attacked two fuel tankers in Iraqi waters, setting them ablaze and killing one crew member Wednesday. --Israel continued extensive strikes on Lebanon yesterday morning after Hezbollah shot about 200 projectiles at Northern Israel the night before. --Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who is speaker of Iran's parliament, threatened to make the Persian Gulf run with the blood of invaders if the U.S. military targets regime assets on islands there. --The data center of Iran's state-run bank was hit by a strike in Tehran Wednesday. --President Trump said on March 11th that his administration knows the location of most of Iran's sleeper cells in the U.S.

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode. Overnight, the Israeli military says, it pushed deeper into southern Lebanon as part of its “enhanced forward defense posture” after Hezbollah began attacking Israel a week ago. While there are Israeli boots on the ground, Berman clarifies that the IDF is not -- yet -- taking part in a ground maneuver. We turn to Iran and the question of a potential schism between the US and Israel over Israel's targeting of Iranian oil sites. How long can the US continue the conflict in light of the ripple effects on the global economy? The Times of Israel's US bureau chief Jacob Magid conducted a telephone interview with US President Donald Trump yesterday. We hear the main headlines today, and Magid will fill us in on the rest of the conversation on the podcast tomorrow. And finally, we speak about the choice of Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father, Ali Khamenei, as supreme leader. Berman discusses who he is and how the move is a direct rebuke to US President Donald Trump, who had declared the son “unacceptable.” We also delve into the apparent differences of opinion among the leadership as Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian apologized Saturday for attacks on regional countries, even as its missiles and drones flew toward Gulf Arab states Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: Two IDF soldiers killed in Hezbollah attack in southern Lebanon Black clouds over Tehran rain down oil drops after Israel strikes oil facilities Trump to Times of Israel: It’ll be a ‘mutual’ decision with Netanyahu regarding when Iran war ends Trump: Next Iranian supreme leader ‘not going to last long’ without US approval More hardline than his father, Mojtaba Khamenei’s appointment signals defiance and revenge Pezeshkian apologizes for attacks on Gulf neighbors even as Iran forces step up strikes Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. Gabriella Jacobs produced this episode and Ari Schlacht edited. IMAGE: A thick plume of smoke from a U.S.-Israeli strike on an oil storage facility late Saturday lingers in the cloudy sky over Tehran, Iran, March 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iran says it's chosen a successor to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed last week in US-Israeli airstrikes – but the name has yet to be revealed. Meanwhile Israel and the US continue to strike Iran, with oil depots hit, and Iran carries out more strikes on its Gulf Arab neighbours: we hear from Kuwait.Also in the programme: scientists find a mountain range and huge "blue hole" in the deep Caribbean Sea, with life never before seen; and the American gospel musician finally getting recognition after more than fifty years.(IMAGE: A demonstrator holds an image of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, after he was killed in Israeli and U.S. strikes. Tehran, Iran, March 6, 2026 / CREDIT: Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS)

Gulf Arab states lobbied hard for the United States to engage in talks with Iran. Yet in the war, 1,800 Iranian missiles and drones have been intercepted in Gulf airspace, with hundreds breaking through. The Gulf is being transformed by conflict. Will that last? Also: today's stories, including how America's recent strikes on Iran have underscored the task of ensuring the safety of U.S. citizens abroad during the escalating conflict; a look at the results of Texas' primary elections, and what lies ahead for the candidates; and how, in Nepal, the country's first elections since protests overthrew the government are a reason for some youth to stay. Join the Monitor's Ira Porter for today's news.

Former National Security Advisor John Bolton doesn't mince words: the opening strikes on Iran were just the beginning. In this special bonus episode, Bolton breaks down why he believes the Iranian regime will fragment from within, what the Gulf Arab states are about to do, and how war in Iran affects Russia, Ukraine, and China.  Then, retired Lt. General Mark Hertling brings the view from the ground. A veteran of multiple Iraq deployments and the former Chief of War Plans on the Joint Staff. Hertling has seen this before. He's asking the question nobody in Washington seems to want to answer: Is there actually a plan for the day after the strikes? In this episode: 01:31 John Bolton 04:32 Power Vacuum Risks 08:44 Gulf States Reaction 10:50 Iran Retaliation Strategy 15:16 Israel Influence Question 17:03 Oil Shock And Putin 19:51 China And Taiwan  23:34 Deterrence And Alliances 29:51 Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling 34:28 Decapitation and Unrest 36:24 Iraq Lessons on Disbandment 42:02 Intel Gaps and Planning 52:19 Wider Regional Fallout Show Notes:  Opinion | With attack on Iran, U.S. deterrence is being restored - The Washington Post  Order Mark Harling's book: If I Don't Return: A Father's Wartime Journal Lt. General Mark Hertling recorded on March 2, and Amb. John Bolton recorded on March 3.  Hosted by Sir Richard Dearlove (former MI6 Chief) and Kate McCann (Political Editor at Times Radio).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump cannot enunciate a clear reason for why he's chosen to go to war against Iran, and the administration is not even bothering to coordinate a message that clarifies its objective. While the military campaign appears aimed at regime change, Hegseth denies it is. And instead of speaking directly to Americans, POTUS himself has taken on a Jekyll and Hyde approach to his rationales in a series of private interviews: he's waffled between "freedom," to installing a caretaker regime à la Venezuela, to maybe even revenge. In any event, the United States seems like it's being dog-walked by the Israelis and the Saudis, and the corrupt deals between the Trump family and Gulf Arab states may be a factor. Plus, anti-interventionist JD is in the cuck chair, and a preview of Tuesday's Senate primary in Texas.Bill Kristol joins Tim Miller.show notes Tim and Sarah on the administration's war messaging 'Bulwark on Sunday' with Bill, Tim, and Mark Hertling Tickets for our LIVE show in Austin on March 19: TheBulwark.com/Events.

Once again the unprecedented has occurred as the US and Israel strike Iran, sparking the closest we've come to an all-out regional war since October 7. The Iranian Supreme Leader, Ali Khamanei, has been killed in an airstrike. Iran is retaliating with unprecedented force, against Israel and various Gulf Arab countries.More than 500 Iranians have been killed, a dozen or so Israelis and less than ten Americans and Gulf residents. To listen to the episode ad-free subscribe to our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/kalampodcastFollow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/kalampodcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.