Podcasts about Islamabad

Nell'incertezza delle informazioni, dove ognuno cerca di portare acqua al proprio mulino, il Centcom ha confermato l'avvio di una nuova ondata di attacchi degli Stati Uniti contro l'Iran, per la nona notte consecutiva. “Abbiamo colpito duramente l'Iran in onore dei soldati caduti” ha detto Trump.

El acuerdo entre Estados Unidos e Irán firmado el 17 de junio en Islamabad saltó por los aires la semana pasada. Aquel memorando de entendimiento preveía la reapertura del estrecho de Ormuz y fijaba un plazo de 60 días para llegar a un acuerdo algo más duradero sobre el programa nuclear y el fin de las hostilidades. El texto era muy malo para los intereses de Estados Unidos, pero Trump tenía prisa y aceptó condiciones impensables meses antes, dejando de lado a Israel y concediendo a Irán casi todo salvo el cobro por el paso del estrecho. Todo se derrumbó cuando unos días más tarde los iraníes intentaron cobrar peajes en Ormuz y atacaron a los barcos que se negaron a pagar. Estados Unidos respondió con ataques quirúrgicos e Irán replicó disparando misiles contra los aliados del golfo. A modo de colofón Trump anunció este lunes la reimposición del bloqueo y se arrogó la tutela del propio estrecho. Se ha autoproclamado, de hecho, “guardián del estrecho de Ormuz” a través de su red social y ha prometido machacar a los iraníes noche tras noche. Pero eso no pretende que sea gratis, su plan pasa por exigir un peaje del 20% sobre toda la carga que atraviese el estrecho, unos 15 dólares por barril a los precios de hoy. Se ha abierto también a negociar con sus propios aliados para que realicen inversiones en EEUU, pero la ocurrencia contradice a su propio gobierno. Semanas antes Marco Rubio y Mike Waltz habían recordado que ningún país puede cobrar por cruzar una vía internacional protegida por la Convención sobre el Derecho del Mar. Controlar de forma efectiva el estrecho de Ormuz por la fuerza no es asunto que pueda despacharse de forma sencilla. Los analistas hablan de que deben escoger entre una invasión terrestre de ambas orillas o una arriesgada operación naval en aguas angostas y peligrosas. Trump ha descartado la primera y por ahora prefiere el garrote a distancia, ha amenazado con arrasar la montaña Pickaxe donde, según los informes de inteligencia, los iraníes siguen trabajando en su programa nuclear. Los mercados han reaccionado con contundencia. El Brent se ha disparado y ya supera los los 86 dólares por barril, la mayor subida en un día desde mayo de 2020. En Wall Street hablan del “NACHO trade", acrónimo de «Not a Chance Hormuz Opens», es decir, Ormuz no abrirá ni de broma. Los inversores están convencidos de que no se hará algo hasta que los efectos en la economía a causa del cierre se dejen sentir de forma dolorosa. Por de pronto el tráfico ha caído a niveles cercanos a los de antes del acuerdo. Para colmo de males la reserva estratégica estadounidense está en su nivel más bajo desde 1983, drenada durante meses por el propio gobierno. Los productores del Golfo dan por acabada la vieja normalidad. Arabia Saudí, Irak y los Emiratos apuestan por oleoductos alternativos hacia el Índico y el mar Rojo, que cubrirían el 45% de las exportaciones en dos años y el 75% a finales de 2028. El gran perdedor podría ser Irán, que al convertir el estrecho en arma ha logrado que todos quieran prescindir de él. El bloqueo les cuesta unos 435 millones diarios. Si esto se prolonga podrían terminar convirtiendo el estrecho en una pistola sin balas. En La ContraRéplica: 0:00 Introducción 3:52 Ormuz cerrado otra vez 3:38 Secretos industriales 41:18 ¿Quién compite en los Mundiales? 46:46 Las nacionalidades de los jugadores · Canal de Telegram: https://t.me/lacontracronica · “Contra el pesimismo”… https://amzn.to/4m1RX2R · “Hispanos. Breve historia de los pueblos de habla hispana”… https://amzn.to/428js1G · “La ContraHistoria del comunismo”… https://amzn.to/39QP2KE · “La ContraHistoria de España. Auge, caída y vuelta a empezar de un país en 28 episodios”… https://amzn.to/3kXcZ6i · “Contra la Revolución Francesa”… https://amzn.to/4aF0LpZ · “Lutero, Calvino y Trento, la Reforma que no fue”… https://amzn.to/3shKOlK Apoya La Contra en: · Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/diazvillanueva · iVoox... https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-contracronica_sq_f1267769_1.html · Paypal... https://www.paypal.me/diazvillanueva Sígueme en: · Web... https://diazvillanueva.com · Twitter... https://twitter.com/diazvillanueva · Facebook... https://www.facebook.com/fernandodiazvillanueva1/ · Instagram... https://www.instagram.com/diazvillanueva · Linkedin… https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernando-d%C3%ADaz-villanueva-7303865/ · Flickr... https://www.flickr.com/photos/147276463@N05/?/ · Pinterest... https://www.pinterest.com/fernandodiazvillanueva Encuentra mis libros en: · Amazon... https://www.amazon.es/Fernando-Diaz-Villanueva/e/B00J2ASBXM #FernandoDiazVillanueva #ormuz #iran Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Indonesia's next capital was supposed to showcase the country's future: a purpose-built city in the jungles of Borneo designed to ease pressure on Jakarta and signal Indonesia's ambitions on the world stage.But Nusantara now faces a critical political test. Former president Joko Widodo pushed the project past the point of no return, yet his successor, Prabowo Subianto, appears far less committed. So is Indonesia's new capital actually becoming the capital — or could one of the most ambitious nation-building projects in Asia stall before it's finished?Then, after months of conflict involving Iran, the US and regional powers, Pakistan is finding itself at the centre of major diplomatic negotiations. Asia-Pacific correspondent Amanda Hodge explains how Islamabad has rebuilt its international standing, why Washington is paying attention again, and what Pakistan hopes to gain from its new role as a geopolitical broker.Guest: Amanda Hodge, Asia-Pacific Correspondent for the AustralianGet in touch:We'd love to hear from you! Email us at global.roaming@abc.net.auFind all the episodes of Global Roaming now via the ABC Listen App or wherever you get your podcasts. 

Los Estados Unidos e Irán se atribuyen el derecho para regular la navegación en el estrecho de Ormuz debido a las ambigüedades del memorando de entendimiento que firmaron a mediados de junio. El sultanato de Omán, que comparte con Irán las aguas de la estratégica vía marítima, estaría bajo presión de Washington para abrir una vía alterna a la iraní, una acción que Teherán rechaza rotundamente y que habría dado origen a la nueva escalada de violencia.  Los enfrentamientos entre Estados Unidos e Irán se reanudaron el martes 7 de julio cuando tres buques fueron derribados por Irán y el ejército estadounidense respondió atacando a más de 60 pequeñas embarcaciones y otros objetivos iraníes. Las hostilidades aparentemente se calmaron el viernes, aunque Trump continúa amenazando a Irán, ahora por un supuesto complot que buscaría asesinarlo y que tendría como consecuencia un bombardeo masivo de la República Islámica. Teherán busca desmarcarse de las agresiones asegurando que ha “cumplido su palabra” desde la firma del protocolo de alto al fuego.  La firma de dicho documento fue anunciada el 17 de junio con bombos y platillos a pesar de las ambigüedades sobre la administración del estrecho de Ormuz y que hoy serían el origen de la nueva escalada de violencia, así lo analizó para RFI el  profesor de Relaciones Internacionales en Universidad Pontificia Comillas, Emilio García Coso. Irán defiende que la apertura de la estratégica vía marítima por donde pasaban cerca del 20% de los hidrocarburos del mundo debe ser realizada en su zona costera, pero Estados Unidos busca una ruta alterna por  la zona de Omán. Entonces “Irán interpreta que hay un incumplimiento del acuerdo y por lo tanto trata de ejercer algunas acciones para disuadir ese tráfico”, como fue el caso de los ataques a los buques comerciales de origen catarí y saudí. Leer tambiénSultanato de Omán, una excepción geopolítica y pieza clave de la diplomacia Por su parte “los Estados Unidos vuelven otra vez a bombardear zonas y ciudades del estrecho para deshabilitar esa capacidad de interceptación en el estrecho. El problema radica en esa ambigüedad del memorando”, resaltó el investigador.  Entra la espalda y la pared El documento involucra al Sultanato de Omán, conocido como la “Suiza del Golfo” porque es un país históricamente neutro, atribuyéndole la misión de definir junto con Irán las reglas del paso de los buques según el derecho internacional.  El punto número 5 del memorando de entendimiento entre Estados Unidos e Irán dice textualmente que estos dos países definirán “la futura administración y los servicios marítimos en el estrecho de Ormuz —en consulta con otros Estados ribereños del Golfo Pérsico—, de conformidad con el derecho internacional aplicable y los derechos soberanos de los Estados costeros del estrecho de Ormuz”. “En el principio Omán ha mantenido conversaciones bilaterales con Irán para ver cómo podían llevar a cabo el control del tráfico”, recordó García Coso.  “Esas conversaciones fueron cortocircuiteadas por el Departamento de Estado norteamericano —Omán siempre ha sido tradicionalmente un aliado de Estados Unidos—, pero no puede generar tensiones con su vecino directo que es Irán. Omán se encuentra entonces entre la espada y la pared porque si Estados Unidos le dice que debe permitir la zona de paso por sus aguas jurisdiccionales pues lo permite”. Esta semana, en la cumbre de la OTAN, Trump dijo que el memorando de entendimiento llegó a su fin y que era una pérdida de tiempo negociar con Irán. El investigador pide prudencia ante estos comentarios porque “Trump nos tiene acostumbrados a que por la mañana dice una cosa y por la tarde dice otra”. García Coso considera que las palabras de Trump buscan presionar a Irán para continuar en las negociaciones de paz. De hecho “Pakistán ha afirmado que el Comité Técnico entre Estados Unidos e Irán sigue negociando el famoso memorándum de entendimiento de Islamabad. Entiendo que van a continuar esas negociaciones y que no va a haber mayor incremento de la escalabilidad militar”. “Aunque a Trump no le guste, la mejor solución para tratar de llegar a un consenso con Irán sería tratar de volver al acuerdo de Obama que era mucho más detallado. Estamos hablando de dos páginas que ha negociado la administración Trump versus las 159 páginas de la administración Obama y donde queda muchísimo mayor detalladas las obligaciones de ambas partes”, concluyó.

Islamabad is the more likely option for the next round of US-Iran technical talks, with July 11th expected to be the date, Fox reported.OPEC+ agreed to raise output targets by an additional 188k bpd, in line with the group's plan to reverse output curbs.European equity futures trade tentatively; US equity futures are indicative of a stronger open, NQ +1%.G10s are mostly lower against the USD. USD/JPY continues to rise, and sits back above the 162.30 mark.Fixed benchmarks trade with very mild gains, with USTs awaiting ISM Services.Looking ahead, highlights include US S&P Services/Composite PMI Final (Jun), and ISM Services PMI (Jun). Speakers include Fed's Waller, BoE's Mann, ECB's Schnabel, Lagarde and Lane.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

Asia-Pac stocks initially started the session with broad gains, but later reversed. Crude futures started the week on the back foot.Islamabad is the more likely option for the next round of US-Iran technical talks, with July 11th expected to be the date, Fox reported.OPEC+ agreed to raise output targets by an additional 188k bpd, in line with the group's plan to reverse output curbs.Ship-tracking data showed that at least 8 ships attempting to leave the Strait of Hormuz turned back, with the reasons unknown.European equity futures are indicative of a flat/slightly softer open with the Euro Stoxx 50 futures down 0.1% after cash closed +0.8% on Friday.Looking ahead, highlights include German Factory Orders (May), EU Retail Sales (May), US S&P Services/Composite PMI Final (Jun), and ISM Services PMI (Jun). Speakers include Fed's Waller, BoE's Mann, ECB's Schnabel, Lagarde and Lane.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

VOV1 - Chủ tịch Quốc hội, trưởng đoàn đàm phán Iran hôm qua đánh giá việc triển khai thỏa thuận sơ bộ, còn gọi là Bản ghi nhớ Islamabad về kết thúc chiến tranh giữa Mỹ và Iran, là khó khăn, nhưng vẫn có thể đạt được.Hãng thông tấn Sinh viên Iran cho biết tuyên bố trên được Chủ tịch Quốc hội, Trưởng đoàn Iran Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, đưa ra trong buổi tiếp đại diện Phong trào Hồi giáo Hamas tới dự lễ tang Đại giáo chủ Ali Khamenei tại Tehran tối qua. Ông Qalibaf nhận định ngoại giao và các cuộc đàm phán có thể giải quyết được những bế tắc về quân sự giữa Mỹ và Iran. Tuy nhiên, Chủ tịch Quốc hội Iran đồng thời nhấn mạnh ngoại giao phải bảo toàn được những thắng lợi trên chiến trường và thành quả kháng chiến.Theo truyền thông và giới phân tích khu vực, đây là lần hiếm hoi Chủ tịch Quốc hội, Trưởng đoàn đàm phán Iran Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, đưa ra tuyên bố đề cao giải pháp ngoại giao với Mỹ. Bởi sau khi chiến tranh bùng phát, ông Qalibaf nổi lên là nhân vật quyền lực có quan điểm cứng rắn nhất tại Tehran, nhiều lần tuyên bố sẵn sàng đối đầu không khoan nhượng với Washington. Động thái được tiến hành trong bối cảnh đáng chú ý khi Mỹ và Iran dự kiến nối lại hòa đàm vào cuối tuần này, ngay sau lễ tang Đại giáo chủ Iran Ali Khamenei.Cũng liên quan đến việc tổ chức tang lễ Đại giáo Ali Khamenei, truyền thông Iran tối qua cho biết, giới chức nước này đã quyết định đóng cửa không phận thủ đô Tehran trong ngày hôm nay (6/7), khi các nghi lễ chính thức được tổ chức tại nhiều khu vực khác nhau ở Tehran.    Lễ tang Đại giáo chủ Ali Khamenei được coi là sự kiện có quy mô lớn nhất tại Iran trong nhiều thập niên. Các nghi lễ và hoạt động chính thức được tiến hành từ ngày 4-9/7, ở cả Iran và Iraq, với sự tham gia của hàng chục triệu tín đồ Hồi giáo Iran cùng các quốc gia khu vực. Ước tính, hàng nghìn khách mời đại diện cho hơn 100 nước, trong đó có nhiều nguyên thủ quốc gia, lãnh đạo Chính phủ và quan chức cấp cao, đã đến Iran để chia buồn và tham dự tang lễ./.   VOV/Ai CậpIran đóng cửa không phận thủ đô Tehran. Ảnh minh họa: X@ Flightradar24

VOV1 - Thủ tướng Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif sẽ có chuyến thăm Iran và Thổ Nhĩ Kỳ từ ngày 3-5/7 trong bối cảnh nước này đang tiếp tục đẩy mạnh các hoạt động ngoại giao nhằm thúc đẩy tiến trình hòa giải giữa Mỹ và Iran, đồng thời tăng cường quan hệ với hai đối tác quan trọng trong khu vực.Theo Bộ Ngoại giao Pakistan, điểm dừng chân đầu tiên của Thủ tướng Shehbaz Sharif là Tehran, nơi ông sẽ tham dự lễ tang của cố Lãnh tụ tối cao Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Tại đây, ông sẽ thay mặt Chính phủ và nhân dân Pakistan gửi lời chia buồn tới lãnh đạo và nhân dân Iran, tái khẳng định tình đoàn kết với Tehran sau những biến động an ninh gần đây, đồng thời trao đổi với giới chức Iran về việc thúc đẩy triển khai Biên bản ghi nhớ (MoU) giữa Mỹ và Iran cũng như các vấn đề còn tồn đọng trong tiến trình hòa bình.Sau chuyến thăm Iran, Thủ tướng Shehbaz Sharif sẽ tới Istanbul theo lời mời của Tổng thống Thổ Nhĩ Kỳ Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Hai nhà lãnh đạo dự kiến thảo luận các biện pháp thúc đẩy thương mại, đầu tư, hợp tác kinh tế, đồng thời trao đổi về tình hình hòa bình và an ninh khu vực. Trong khuôn khổ chuyến thăm, ông Shehbaz Sharif cũng sẽ phát biểu tại Hội nghị Doanh nghiệp Pakistan - Thổ Nhĩ Kỳ nhằm quảng bá tiềm năng đầu tư của Pakistan trong các lĩnh vực khu kinh tế đặc biệt (SEZ), năng lượng, công nghệ thông tin, thương mại và tư nhân hóa.Liên quan đến chuyến công du, người phát ngôn Bộ Ngoại giao Pakistan Tahir Andrabi cho biết Pakistan đang tăng cường tham vấn với các đối tác khu vực và quốc tế nhằm thúc đẩy việc triển khai Biên bản ghi nhớ Islamabad giữa Mỹ và Iran được ký ngày 18/6 trước đó. Theo ông, vòng đàm phán mới nhất giữa hai nước tại Doha của Qatar đã đạt “những tiến triển tích cực” trên nhiều nội dung. Pakistan sẽ tiếp tục phối hợp với Qatar đóng vai trò hỗ trợ và trung gian, góp phần duy trì động lực của tiến trình hòa bình và thúc đẩy các bên thực hiện đầy đủ các cam kết đã đạt được./.Lê Dũng/VOV New DelhiThủ tướng Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif (Ảnh Reuters)

Pakistan has said India's suspension of a decades-old treaty could amount to an act of war. And tensions between the two are already high. So, how could they avoid a further escalation? In this episode: Siddharth Varadarajan, founding editor of the independent investigative news organisation, The Wire Michael Kugelman, Senior Fellow for South Asia at the Atlantic Council Zeeshan Salahuddin, Advisory Director at Tabadlab, a think-tank and consultancy on geopolitics Host: Mohammed Jamjoom Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

It's Wednesday, July 1st, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark and Adam McManus Nigerian Muslims killed 28 Christians Militant Muslims killed 28 Christians, including a pastor, in central Nigeria last week. A local resident told Morning Star News, “We heard them even mentioning the names of some of our Christian leaders and directing some of them to hunt them down in their homes.”  Clint Lyons with iReach Global spoke to CBN News about the terrible persecution of Christians in Nigeria.  Listen. LYONS: “This isn't just a tragedy, it's a pattern. These attacks are no longer isolated, they are becoming expected. We can almost pinpoint where they're going to happen. 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VOV1 - Dưới sự nỗ lực của Qatar, giới chức Mỹ và Iran được cho là đã bắt đầu các cuộc thương lượng gián tiếp tại Doha. Tuy nhiên, thông tin chưa được các bên xác nhận một cách chính thức.Theo các nguồn tin khu vực, một quan chức cấp cao Iran đã xác nhận cuộc đối thoại gián tiếp Mỹ-Iran ở Doha chiều nay. Nguồn tin khẳng định đại điện đàm phán phía Iran là Thứ trưởng Ngoại giao Kazem Gharibabadi. Nội dung trao đổi là về vấn đề eo biển Hormuz và giải phóng tài sản bị đóng băng của Iran. Tuy nhiên, kết quả thảo luận cụ thể, chưa được tiết lộ.Trong khi đó, một số nguồn tin cho biết, đối tác đàm phán của Thứ trưởng Ngoại giao Iran Gharibabadi ở Doha chiều nay là 2 đặc phái viên Mỹ Steve Witkoff và Jared Kushner. Trước vòng thương thảo, cả Thứ trưởng Ngoại giao Iran và 2 đặc phái viên Mỹ, đều đã có các cuộc trao đổi riêng rẽ với với lãnh đạo Chính phủ và Bộ Ngoại giao Qatar. Sau vòng thảo luận hôm nay, phái đoàn hai bên sẽ trở về nước để tham vấn, trước khi trở lại đàm phán.   Cuộc đàm phán gián tiếp tại Doha hôm nay, là lần tiếp xúc đáng chú ý đầu tiên giữa các quan chức Mỹ và Iran, kể từ sau các cuộc thảo luận cấp cao và kỹ thuật được tổ chức tại Burgenstock, Thụy Sỹ đầu tuần trước. Tuy nhiên, vòng thương thảo gián tiếp mới này chưa được phía Iran xác nhận một cách chính thức.Trước đó, trong các tuyên bố đưa ra tối qua và sáng nay, Chủ tịch Quốc hội, Trưởng đoàn đàm phán Iran Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, liên tiếp bác bỏ khả năng tổ chức cuộc đàm phán trực tiếp Mỹ-Iran tại Doha trong giai đoạn hiện nay./.Bá Thi/VOV Ai CậpThủ tướng Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif tiếp Chủ tịch Quốc hội Iran Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf tại Islamabad tham gia cuộc đàm phán với Mỹ hồi tháng 4 (Ảnh: Reuters).

VOV1 - Vệ binh Cách mạng Hồi giáo Iran vừa ra tuyên bố khẳng định đã đẩy lùi cuộc tấn công của lực lượng Mỹ nhằm vào Iran.Tuyên bố của Vệ binh Cách mạng Hồi giáo Iran (IRGC) đưa ra chỉ ít phút sau khi Bộ Chỉ huy Trung tâm Mỹ đặc trách khu vực Trung Đông (CENTCOM) thông báo lực lượng Mỹ đã tập kích các trận địa tên lửa, radar và máy bay không người lái của Iran ở khu vực ven vịnh Ba Tư. Chiến dịch nhằm đáp trả vụ máy bay không người lái Iran tấn công tàu chở hàng M/V Ever Lonely mang cờ Singapore, tại khu vực eo biển Hormuz chiều 25/6.Trong tuyên bố vừa công bố, Vệ binh Cách mạng Hồi giáo Iran khẳng định lực lượng này đã ngăn chặn và đẩy lùi cuộc tấn công của quân đội Mỹ. IRGC đồng thời cảnh báo sẽ giáng trả những đòn sấm sét, nếu lực lượng Mỹ tái diễn hành vi thù địch.Đây là lần đầu tiên kể từ khi Mỹ và Iran đạt được thỏa thuận sơ bộ, còn gọi là bản ghi nhớ Islamabad về kết thúc chiến tranh ngày 14/6, Mỹ tấn công các mục tiêu tại Iran. Dư luận khu vực lo ngại, nếu tình hình không được kiểm soát, căng thẳng có thể khiến kế hoạch nối lại đàm phán kỹ thuật Mỹ-Iran tại Thụy Sỹ vào ngày mai (28/6), bị đình trệ./.Bá Thi/ VOV Ai CậpẢnh minh họa

In this episode, we do what I have often done on the podcast and that is to take an important document, read through, and I offer my thoughts and comments on how to understand it. I talk about chronology and context a lot in my newsletter, and it's for moments like this that chronology and context become important tools in our analytical tool belts. The chronology of US-Iran relations creates the context in which this diplomacy can take place and sets limits (real and perceived) on what's possible in terms of ceasefires and peace deals.As I work through this MOU, one of the things that stands out to me is that it suggests both the US and Iran are giving up things to get here, and the US is exercising due caution in agreeing to these terms with Iran. Subscribe to Tim Talks Politics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for the full show notes (30% off for podcast listeners)!

VOV1 - Trong bối cảnh tình hình khu vực tiếp tục diễn biến căng thẳng, Tướng Iran tuyên bố nước này đã thay đổi chiến lược và học thuyết quân sự, chuyển từ vị thế phòng vệ thụ động sang chủ động tấn công phủ đầu kẻ thù.Tuyên bố được người đứng đầu Trung tâm Nghiên cứu Chiến lược Quân đội Iran, Tướng Ahmad Reza Pourdastan đưa ra hôm nay và được truyền thông nhà nước Iran trích dẫn. Tướng Pourdastan khẳng định dưới học thuyết quốc phòng mới, các hoạt động tác chiến phủ đầu đã được định nghĩa và sẽ được tiến hành trong trường hợp cần thiết để bảo vệ lợi ích quốc gia. Theo đó, Iran sẽ khiến kẻ thù kinh hãi bằng những hoạt động tác chiến phủ đầu trên những mặt trận chưa từng được biết đến.     Cảnh báo của người đứng đầu Trung tâm Nghiên cứu Chiến lược Quân đội Iran đưa ra trong bối cảnh Tổng thống Mỹ Donald Trump liên tục đe dọa sẽ tấn công trở lại vào Iran, nếu Washington và Tehran không thể đi đến thỏa thuận. Đồng thời, lãnh đạo Chính phủ và quân đội Israel cũng tuyên bố cuộc chiến với Iran vẫn chưa kết thúc. Tel Aviv vẫn luôn trong tình trạng sẵn sàng mở lại cuộc chiến chống Tehran bất kỳ lúc nào.Cũng liên quan vấn đề quốc phòng của Iran, Thủ tướng Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif vừa chính thức xác nhận rằng chương trình tên lửa đạn đạo của Tehran chưa từng được thảo luận và không phải là một phần của thỏa thuận sơ bộ Mỹ-Iran, còn gọi là bản ghi nhớ Islamabad đạt được hồi tuần trước. Pakistan đang là nhà trung gian chủ chốt của tiến trình hòa đàm Mỹ-Iran. Về phía Iran, Tổng thống Masoud Pezeshkian tối qua khẳng định nước này không bao giờ đàm phán về vấn đề tên lửa đạn đạo. Ông Pezeshkian chỉ rõ Iran sẽ đối mặt với nguy cơ bị tàn phá giống như dải Gaza, nếu không còn sở hữu tên lửa./.VOV/Ai CậpTướng Ahmad Reza Pourdastan, Giám đốc Trung tâm Nghiên cứu Chiến lược Quân đội Iran (Nguồn: Tehran Times)

Mystapaki aka Bilal Hassan is a content creator, writer and photojournalist who posts primarily about travel and culture while opening up a window for the outside world to have a peek into what everyday life is like in Pakistan. He's written for and been in numerous local and international publications namely VICE, the Guardian, Toronto Star, Print India and Dawn Pakistan.  The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan through conversations. Please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceTo support the channel:Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912Patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceAnd Please stay in touch:https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperiencehttps://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperienceThe podcast is hosted by comedian and writer, Shehzad Ghias Shaikh. Shehzad is a Fulbright scholar with a Masters in Theatre from Brooklyn College. He is also one of the foremost Stand-up comedians in Pakistan and frequently writes for numerous publications. Instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikhFacebook.com/Shehzadghias/Twitter.com/shehzad89Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC44l9XMwecN5nSgIF2Dvivg/joinChapters:0:00 Introduction and Bodybuilding4:00 Myanmar and South Asian connection15:00 Buddhism and Politics 20:00 Travelling to Myanmar and Karachi Airport32:00 Iranians have Aura and visiting Lebanon 35:00 G*nocide sites in Myanmar38:00 Pakistan deserves credit for diplomacy in Iran-USA47:00 Shahbaz Sharif, Journalism and Islamabad talks1:00:00 Godi Media, Modi and Kunal Kamra 1:06:32 Old Actors looking for relevance 1:09:30 PTI Cult1:11:31 Nadir Ali, Sparrow and disagreements online1:19:00 Trolls online1:25:20 Culture in Pakistan and basic etiquettes 1:41:26 Traffic in Pakistan1:46:00 What can Pakistan learn from other countries1:49:50 Favourite places to visit1:53:24 Audience Questions

In this episode of Hold Your Fire!, Richard is joined by Ibraheem Bahiss, Crisis Group's Afghanistan expert based in Kabul, to assess where the country stands nearly five years after the Taliban's return to power. They discuss the improved security across much of Afghanistan, even as many remain uncertain about the durability of Taliban rule. They examine the Taliban's sweeping restrictions on women's and girls' rights, particularly education, work and public life, and how these have undercut efforts to normalise relations abroad. They also look at the poppy ban and how it has affected rural livelihoods and the drug trade and how the Taliban now generate revenue. They then turn to the sharply deteriorating relations with Pakistan over Islamabad's accusations that the Taliban are sheltering militants conducting cross-border attacks, and the uncertain prospects for talks between Kabul and Islamabad. Finally, they discuss the Taliban's engagement with regional powers and their recent outreach to Europe and where the country is headed under their rule.Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.For more, check out our Afghanistan page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

VOV1 - Bộ Nội vụ Qatar tối qua thông báo một vụ nổ nghiêm trọng đã xảy ra tại cơ sở sản xuất khí tự nhiên hóa lỏng lớn nhất của nước này, khiến nhiều người bị thương.Bộ Nội vụ Qatar cho biết vụ nổ xảy ra do sự cố kỹ thuật, tại một nhà máy sản xuất khí hóa lỏng (LNG) thuộc khu công nghiệp khí đốt chiến lược Ras Laffan, ở phía Bắc thủ đô Doha. Cơ sở này từng bị Iran tập kích trong thời gian xung đột hồi tháng 3. Vụ nổ khiến một số người bị thương, nhưng không đe dọa tính mạng.Bộ Nội vụ Qatar không cho biết vị trí chính xác của vụ nổ. Tuy nhiên, theo một số nguồn tin khu vực, sơ sở xảy ra sự cố là nhà máy khí gas Barzan, thuộc khu công nghiệp Ras Laffan. Nguyên nhân gây nổ là do lỗi vận hành. Mức thiệt hại vật chất cụ thể chưa được công bố.  Liên quan phản ứng của khu vực với tiến trình hòa đàm Mỹ-Iran, Ngoại trưởng 4 nước Ai Cập, Pakistan, Thổ Nhĩ Kỳ và Saudi Arabia, tối qua đã ra tuyên bố chung hoan nghênh việc Washington và Tehran ký bản ghi nhớ Islamabad về chấm dứt giao tranh và triển khai đàm phán. Động thái đưa ra sau cuộc họp đặc biệt giữa 4 Ngoại trưởng tại Cairo, Ai Cập, theo sáng kiến của nước chủ nhà. Đây là cuộc thảo luận thứ 4 trong hơn 2 tháng qua của các Ngoại trưởng nhóm Bộ tứ Trung Đông mới về hỗ trợ giải pháp ngoại giao cho cuộc chiến tranh Mỹ-Israel-Iran. Nỗ lực được tiến hành song trùng với vòng đàm phán chính thức đầu tiên Mỹ-Iran được tổ chức tại Thụy Sỹ hôm qua với sự trợ giúp của các nhà trung gian quốc tế, đứng đầu là Pakistan và Qatar.  Trong tuyên bố chung, Ngoại trưởng 4 nước tái khẳng định tầm quan trọng của việc tiếp tục hoạt động tham vấn và điều phối giữa các nước về ủng hộ hòa bình, an ninh, sự ổn định và thịnh vượng chung tại khu vực Trung Đông cũng như trên toàn thế giới./.VOV/Ai CậpHiện trường vụ việc. (Ảnh: Reuters)

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Nesta edição, analisamos o comportamento do consumidor em relação à Inteligência Artificial, mostrando que assistentes de IA elevam a conversão em 54%, mas ainda esbarram em 17% do mercado que se declara "cético" e exige atendimento humano no fechamento da compra. Destacamos também o impacto do "Memorando de Entendimento de Islamabad" entre EUA e Irã, que oficializou o fim das operações militares e a reabertura do Estreito de Ormuz, prometendo reduzir as pressões inflacionárias globais. No cenário nacional, mostramos que a busca por bem-estar virou consumo, com 86% dos brasileiros adotando hábitos saudáveis e impulsionando as ilhas de wellness nos supermercados. Por fim, antecipamos o planejamento para a Black Friday, revelando por que os perecíveis e o café dominaram as vendas da última edição e por que os descontos isolados já não bastam. Entre os destaques:

This week in Islamabad, Pakistan, a peace deal was brokered between America and the Islamic Republic of Iran called The Memorandum of Understanding. Join Aaron and guest Dexter Van Zile as they unpack the ramifications of this deal for America and Israel as well as the serious threat of Iranian radical ideology gaining a foothold in American cities like Dearborn, Michigan. Is the war with Iran's radical agenda to destroy the Western world closer than we think!

Hoa Kỳ và Iran đã công bố toàn văn bản ghi nhớ của họ, chấm dứt nhiều ngày đồn đoán về những gì hai nước thực sự đã đồng ý. Có tiêu đề là ‘Bản ghi nhớ Islamabad giữa Hoa Kỳ và Cộng hòa Hồi giáo Iran', thỏa thuận 14 điểm đã được một quan chức cấp cao của Mỹ và truyền thông nhà nước Iran chia sẻ vào sáng thứ Năm, giờ miền đông Hoa Kỳ. Thỏa thuận 14 điểm giữa Mỹ và Iran có nội dung ra sao?.

VOV1 - Bộ Ngoại giao Iran vừa xác nhận thỏa thuận sơ bộ về kết thúc chiến tranh giữa Mỹ và Iran, đã được Tổng thống hai nước ký kết. Điều này đồng nghĩa lễ ký chính thức dự kiến tổ chức tại Thụy Sỹ vào ngày mai (19/6), có thể bị hủy bỏ.Trong một tuyên bố chính thức được hãng thông tấn IRNA trích dẫn, Người phát ngôn Bộ Ngoại giao Iran Esmaeil Baqaei khẳng định thỏa thuận sơ bộ, hay còn gọi là bản ghi nhớ Islamabad giữa Mỹ và Iran, đã có được chữ ký của Tổng thống hai nước. Vì vậy, việc thử nghiệm thực thi thỏa thuận, có thể chính thức bắt đầu. Tuy nhiên, nguồn tin không cho biết việc ký kết diễn ra khi nào. Lý do vì sao thỏa thuận được ký sớm hơn kế hoạch, cũng không được đề cập.Theo truyền thông khu vực, với tuyên bố này của phía Iran, nhiều khả năng lễ ký dự kiến tại Thụy Sỹ vào ngày mai 19/6, sẽ không diễn ra.Trong một diễn biến đáng chú ý liên quan, Chủ tịch Quốc hội Iran Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf đêm qua khẳng định eo biển Hormuz không bao giờ còn có thể trở lại trạng thái như trước khi chiến tranh nổ ra. Tuyên bố trên truyền hình Iran, ông Qalibaf nhấn mạnh Iran có quyền chủ quyền đối với eo Hormuz và đương nhiên sẽ thu phí dịch vụ liên quan với vùng biển này.Eo Hormuz là một trong những nội dung theo chốt trong thỏa thuận tạm thời đạt được giữa Mỹ và Iran. Tuyến hàng hải huyết mạch này đã bị Iran phong tỏa, sau khi xung đột bùng phát hôm 28/2. Theo tiết lộ của truyền thông Iran đêm qua, Tehran cam kết khôi phục lưu thông và đảm đảo an toàn cho tàu thuyền đi qua eo Hormuz. Tuy nhiên, thời gian miễn phí cho tàu thuyền qua đây chỉ là 60 ngày, tức trong thời gian gian đàm phán Mỹ-Iran diễn ra sau khi thỏa thuận sơ bộ được ký kết./. Bá Thi/VOV Ai CậpMỹ và Iran ký kết thoả thuận hoà bình. (Ảnh: Reuters)

No 3 em 1 desta sexta-feira (12), o destaque foi que o presidente Donald Trump quebrou a tradição de chefes de Estado e não vai no jogo de estreia da seleção dos Estados Unidos na Copa do Mundo de 2026 contra o Paraguai. A Casa Branca alega "agenda apertada" em meio à escalada de conflitos severos e tensões diplomáticas no Oriente Médio, que exigem atenção integral do republicano. Reportagem: Eliseu Caetano. O presidente do Tribunal Superior Eleitoral, ministro Kassio Nunes Marques, extinguiu a ação de aliados do presidente Lula (PT) que tentavam barrar o filme "Dark Horse". Em defesa, Nunes Marques afirma que os representantes da ação não são candidatos à eleição de 2026. Reportagem: Elieseu Caetano. A Polícia Federal rejeitou oficialmente a segunda proposta de delação premiada do banqueiro Daniel Vorcaro, ex-dono do Banco Master, por falta de fatos novos e provas consistentes. Diante do impasse na negociação, as autoridades pediram que o investigado deixe a carceragem da Superintendência da PF e retorne ao Complexo Penitenciário da Papuda. Reportagem: Janaína Camelo. O presidente do Novo, Eduardo Ribeiro (NOVO-SC), rechaçou qualquer possibilidade de o ex-governador Romeu Zema (NOVO-MG) recuar para compor uma chapa como vice-presidente em 2026. No debate, analistas avaliam que Romeu Zema é o candidato para enfrentar a campanha de reeleição do presidente Lula (PT-SP). Reportagem: Ricardo Costa. O ministro da Fazenda, Dario Durigan, acendeu o sinal de alerta sobre o avanço de "pautas-bomba" no Congresso Nacional, impulsionadas pelo clima eleitoral. O pacote de propostas em tramitação pode gerar um impacto fiscal bilionário aos cofres públicos. Reportagem: Beatriz Souza. O ministro das Relações Exteriores do Irã, Abbas Araqchi, afirmou que o Memorando de Entendimento de Islamabad para selar a paz com os Estados Unidos nunca esteve tão próximo de ser finalizado. A declaração busca trazer transparência ao processo internacional, em meio às intensas negociações mediadas pelo Paquistão que envolvem a gestão do governo de Donald Trump. O senador Camilo Santana (PT-CE) manifestou apoio à classificação das facções criminosas PCC e Comando Vermelho como organizações terroristas, divergindo do posicionamento oficial adotado pelo governo do presidente Lula. O parlamentar afirmou ter levado sua discordância diretamente ao chefe do Executivo e ressaltou que o enfrentamento ao crime organizado deve ficar acima de disputas partidárias. O presidente do Supremo Tribunal Federal, ministro Luiz Edson Fachin, divulgou nota oficial para defender a Corte e rebater a Justiça da Itália, que apontou falta de imparcialidade de Alexandre de Moraes no processo de Carla Zambelli (PL-SP). Fachin assegurou que o julgamento seguiu o devido processo legal e a Constituição. Reportagem: Janaína Camelo. O senador e pré-candidato à Presidência Flávio Bolsonaro (PL-RJ) convocou seus apoiadores a vestirem a tradicional amarelinha, batizando-a de "camisa do Bolsonaro" durante a Copa do Mundo. A movimentação acirra o cabo de guerra simbólico com o presidente Lula (PT), que defende a retomada das cores nacionais pela esquerda. Reportagem: Misael Mainetti. Tudo isso e muito mais você acompanha no 3 em 1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Der weitere Verlauf der Verhandlungen zwischen den USA und dem Iran könnte nicht in Islamabad, sondern in Wien entschieden werden. Denn in der österreichischen Hauptstadt befindet sich der Sitz der Internationalen Atomenergie-Agentur (IAEA). Auf dem Juni-Treffen seines Gouverneursrats beschloss dieser erneut eine Resolution, die von vielen als „anti-iranisch“ bezeichnet wurde. Von Dieter Reinisch (Wien).Dieser BeitragWeiterlesen

He crossed one of the hottest deserts on Earth at 16 because his faith left him with no legal way out, then landed in San Francisco with $75 and barely any English. That's where Payam Zamani's story starts, and it quickly becomes a masterclass in resilience, immigration, and what it really takes to build a life when the stakes are real.We talk through Payam's early years growing up Baha'i in Iran, the constant pressure and discrimination, and the moment he realises survival means leaving everything behind. From Pakistan to the US Embassy in Islamabad, he describes his first direct experience of human rights and why the United States still represents “hope to the world”, even while wrestling with its contradictions. It's an unfiltered conversation about gratitude, complexity, and refusing to let hardship become an excuse.From there we move into entrepreneurship and the Silicon Valley ecosystem: why contract law matters, why failure is treated as experience, and why venture capital and reinvestment create momentum that's hard to copy elsewhere. Payam shares how he and his brother built AutoWeb.com, an early internet pioneer in online car buying, and how that journey leads to a public company valued at around $1.2bn. We also dig into the darker side of capitalism: greed, excessive materialism, and the hollow feeling that can follow “winning”.Finally, Payam lays out his idea of spiritual capitalism: building companies that serve people, changing hearts not just rules, and aiming for a coherent life where work and values cannot be separated. If you care about startups, leadership, immigrant success, purpose-led business, or building wealth without losing yourself, you'll get a lot from this one. Subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave us a review with your biggest takeaway.

Healthcare systems are under pressure almost everywhere, but the strain is especially visible in lower-resource settings where demand is rising faster than infrastructure. In Pakistan, that pressure is playing out across a system that has to serve more than 250 million people with limited public investment. Public health spending remains below 1% of GDP, making the need for smarter, more scalable healthcare delivery increasingly urgent. That is why major projects like the Jinnah Medical Complex are drawing attention as potential models for what the next phase of healthcare reform could look like.That raises the real question at the center of this episode: can a major new medical complex help transform healthcare delivery in Pakistan, or will lasting progress depend on broader system design far beyond a single hospital?Welcome to I Don't Care. In the latest episode, Dr. Kevin Stevenson speaks with Dr. Muhammad Faheem Anwar, Chief Operating Officer of the Jinnah Medical Complex & Research Center, about the future of Pakistani healthcare. Their conversation explores the structural realities of Pakistan's healthcare system, the ambitions behind the Jinnah Medical Complex in Islamabad, and the larger issues of digital health, oncology, workforce retention, prevention, and primary care reform.Key takeaways from the conversation…Pakistan's healthcare system is not simply underdeveloped. It is highly uneven, with world-class care in some institutions but fragmented access and high out-of-pocket costs for much of the population.The Jinnah Medical Complex is being positioned not just as a large hospital, but as a replicable model for operational discipline, clinician training, digital health, and internationally benchmarked public sector care.The biggest long-term opportunity in Pakistan may not be tertiary expansion alone, but building a stronger primary care foundation, better data systems, and a more sustainable care delivery model.Dr. Muhammad Faheem Anwar is a healthcare operations and public health leader with more than 20 years of experience overseeing large multispecialty hospitals across Pakistan and the Gulf region, with deep expertise in hospital commissioning, operational readiness, governance, digital health integration, and health system strengthening. He currently serves as Chief Operating Officer of the Jinnah Medical Complex & Research Center, where he is leading the operationalization of a 1,460-bed quaternary care hospital, following senior leadership roles at The Indus Hospital, Central Park Teaching Hospital, Punjab Health Facilities Management Company, and the Punjab Information Technology Board. His career highlights include improving operational efficiency at scale, advancing quality and patient safety systems, leading HMIS implementation, and advising on health system reform, climate resilience, and performance improvement in low- and middle-income country settings.

Pakistan deployed 8,000 troops and fighter jets to Saudi Arabia to reassure its ally. Husain Haqqani and Bill Roggionote that while mediating the Iran war, Islamabad leverages this military presence to avoid direct involvement in the regional conflict. (1/16)1950S CASTRO

SCHEDULE JBS 5-18-26.1962 ALGERIA Pakistan deployed 8,000 troops and fighter jets to Saudi Arabia to reassure its ally. Husain Haqqani and Bill Roggionote that while mediating the Iran war, Islamabad leverages this military presence to avoid direct involvement in the regional conflict. (1/16)Husain Haqqani and Bill Roggio observe that Washington is currently distracted by domestic politics and upcoming midterms, pushing the Iran war to secondary headlines. Global leadership has eroded due to partisan squabbling over issues like high gas prices. (2/16)Bill Roggio and Samuel Bener report that Israeli strikes killed Izz al-Din al-Haddad, the last original planner of the October 7 massacre remaining in Gaza. His elimination signals a pressure campaign against Hamas as they refuse to disarm during the ceasefire. (3/16)Bill Roggio and Bridget Toomey report that Iraq's new government remains incomplete with nine ministries vacant due to sectarian disputes. Washington refuses to cooperate if these posts are filled by members of Iran-backed, US-designated terrorist militia groups. (4/16)Malcolm Hoenlein criticizes The New York Times for publishing an opinion piece echoing propaganda against Israelalongside a report on Hamas atrocities. Critics suggest this timing was intended to undermine Israeli investigative findings. (5/16)Malcolm Hoenlein reports that Iran launched a digital insurance platform to bypass maritime sanctions and generate revenue in the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Hezbollah refuses to disarm in Lebanon despite ongoing diplomatic negotiations held in Washington. (6/16)Alan Tonelson argues the Beijing summit achieved little, noting no shifts in Taiwan policy or tariffs. Tonelson and Gordon Chang emphasize China's economic distress, manufacturing overcapacity, and strategic reliance on rare earth minerals. (8/16)Alejandro Peña Esclusa and Ernesto Araújo discuss Raul Castro's potential indictment and regional shifts toward the right. They highlight the extradition of Alex Saab as a significant blow to Maduro. (9/16)Alejandro Peña Esclusa attributes Bolivia's turmoil to Cuban influence and Evo Morales's ties to drug trafficking. Ernesto Araújo views Bolivia as a critical "bellwether" for the criminal socialist project in Latin America. (10/16)Edmund Fitton-Brown discusses the Strait of Hormuz closure and the potential for military escalation if negotiations fail. He critiques European passivity and notes China's interest in reopening the vital waterway. Bill Roggio joins the conversation. (11/16)Edmund Fitton-Brown critiques a New York Times report on Israeli violence as poorly sourced and timed to distract from Hamas's sexual violence. He warns about shifts in American media coverage. Bill Roggio joins the conversation. (12/16)John Hardie examines the escalation of drone strikes between Ukraine and Russia, including attacks on Moscow'sinfrastructure. He notes the pressure on Russian air defenses and the stalemate in the Donbas region. Bill Roggio joins the conversation. (13/16)Joe Truzman details how Iran and its proxy, Kata'ib Hezbollah, outsource low-tech attacks against Jewish targets in Europe. He also discusses Israel's ongoing pursuit of justice for October 7th victims. Bill Roggio joins the conversation. (14/16)Sophie McDowall explains how terrorist groups use music on platforms like SoundCloud to radicalize new listeners. She details how artists bypass content moderation using coded language and nasheeds featuring battlefield audio. (15/16)Sophie McDowall explores the complex difficulty of balancing free speech rights with moderating radicalist audio content. She identifies Islamic art bands with ties to Hamas that use music to oppose coexistence. (16/16)

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: President Trump says he's pausing a planned military strike on Iran as Gulf leaders push for continued negotiations, even while the White House warns Tehran that future talks may happen “through bombs.” Pakistan reportedly deploys fighter jets and thousands of troops to Saudi Arabia, despite U.S. officials claiming Islamabad also helped protect Iranian military aircraft during the war. Plus, new claims from a former Kremlin insider suggest Russian elites may finally be envisioning a future without Vladimir Putin. And in today's Back of the Brief—Israel says it has finally eliminated Hamas's elusive military commander known as “The Ghost,” a figure who reportedly survived years of assassination attempts inside Gaza. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief.  YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Nobl Travel: NOBL gives you real travel peace of mind — security, design, and convenience all in one. Head to https://NOBLTravel.com for 46% off your entire order! #NOBL #ad Fabletics: Get 70–80% off your first Fabletics order and $15 scrub sets at https://Fabletics.com/pdb when you sign up as a new VIP! Tax Relief Advocates: End your tax nightmare today by visiting us online at https://TRA.comor call 800-583-6515 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iran is expected to respond tomorrow regarding the U.S. proposal to end the war. The one-page memorandum would declare an end to the conflict and trigger a 30-day period resolving nuclear demands, unfreezing of Iranian assets and negotiating security in the Strait of Hormuz, one person familiar told CNN. We'll go live to Islamabad, Pakistan, where this could all come together, or fall apart, in the days ahead. Plus, remembering CNN founder Ted Turner, who died today at the age of 87.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Scott sat down with his Lawfare colleagues Executive Editor Natalie Orpett and Contributing Editors Ariane Tabatabai and Joel Braunold, to talk through the week's big national security news stories, including:“The Art of the Heel.” As it approaches the 60-day mark, the war of Iran appears to have entered the “war of attrition” stage. The Strait of Hormuz remains closed by both Iran and the United States, as each side waits to see if the other will capitulate first. President Trump recently called off peace talks in Islamabad, in part because of purported internal disarray on the part of Iran—a perhaps unsurprising consequence of a two-month campaign of regime change. Meanwhile, the White House appears to have successfully pushed for and and then extended a ceasefire in the related theater of Lebanon, but it is already under strain from ongoing Israeli strikes and Hezbollah's ensuing refusal to disarm. What should we make of this new equilibrium? And does it suggest that there is any way out of the current morass in the near future?“Royally Falked.” King Charles is in the United States this week for the first state visit by a British monarch since Queen Elizabeth in 2007. But the Trump administration's latest round of antics toward the United Kingdom and other NATO allies may overshadow the trip. Over the weekend, Reuters reported that an internal Pentagon email suggested that the administration should explore withdrawing U.S. recognition of British control over the Falkland Islands and suspending Spain from NATO due to their refusal to join U.S.-Israeli combat operations against Iran. Other consequences may yet be in the offing. How seriously should we take these threats from the Pentagon? And how close are we to a permanent rupture in the United States's preeminent alliance?“Ballroom Blitz.” On Saturday night, President Trump was the target of a third assassination attempt since the 2024 campaign. This time, a California teacher plotted to target Trump and his senior advisers at the annual White House Correspondents' Association Dinner. In response, the administration quickly blamed Democrats for the heated, sometimes violent rhetoric they use in criticizing Trump and focused its attention on pressuring a federal court to end a civil case challenging the construction of the new White House ballroom, citing security concerns. What were some of our thoughts about this past weekend's events?In object lessons, Ari is taking control of the narrative with Split Fiction for the Switch 2. Natalie is taking herself out for a treat to Boulangerie Saint Georges near Eastern Market. Scott is taking a break from his own podcast to appreciate Iran: The Latest from The Telegraph. And Joel is taking a lesson from the NFL draft that may delight both sportsball and non-sportsball fans alike.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.

This week, Scott sat down with his Lawfare colleagues Executive Editor Natalie Orpett and Contributing Editors Ariane Tabatabai and Joel Braunold, to talk through the week's big national security news stories, including:“The Art of the Heel.” As it approaches the 60-day mark, the war of Iran appears to have entered the “war of attrition” stage. The Strait of Hormuz remains closed by both Iran and the United States, as each side waits to see if the other will capitulate first. President Trump recently called off peace talks in Islamabad, in part because of purported internal disarray on the part of Iran—a perhaps unsurprising consequence of a two-month campaign of regime change. Meanwhile, the White House appears to have successfully pushed for and and then extended a ceasefire in the related theater of Lebanon, but it is already under strain from ongoing Israeli strikes and Hezbollah's ensuing refusal to disarm. What should we make of this new equilibrium? And does it suggest that there is any way out of the current morass in the near future?“Royally Falked.” King Charles is in the United States this week for the first state visit by a British monarch since Queen Elizabeth in 2007. But the Trump administration's latest round of antics toward the United Kingdom and other NATO allies may overshadow the trip. Over the weekend, Reuters reported that an internal Pentagon email suggested that the administration should explore withdrawing U.S. recognition of British control over the Falkland Islands and suspending Spain from NATO due to their refusal to join U.S.-Israeli combat operations against Iran. Other consequences may yet be in the offing. How seriously should we take these threats from the Pentagon? And how close are we to a permanent rupture in the United States's preeminent alliance?“Ballroom Blitz.” On Saturday night, President Trump was the target of a third assassination attempt since the 2024 campaign. This time, a California teacher plotted to target Trump and his senior advisers at the annual White House Correspondents' Association Dinner. In response, the administration quickly blamed Democrats for the heated, sometimes violent rhetoric they use in criticizing Trump and focused its attention on pressuring a federal court to end a civil case challenging the construction of the new White House ballroom, citing security concerns. What were some of our thoughts about this past weekend's events?In object lessons, Ari is taking control of the narrative with Split Fiction for the Switch 2. Natalie is taking herself out for a treat to Boulangerie Saint Georges near Eastern Market. Scott is taking a break from his own podcast to appreciate Iran: The Latest from The Telegraph. And Joel is taking a lesson from the NFL draft that may delight both sportsball and non-sportsball fans alike.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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump's son-in-law, and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff were supposed to fly to Islamabad, Pakistan, this week to negotiate an end to the Iran war. Yet once again, the Trump administration couldn't follow through on its promises. But let's back up. Why is Ivanka Trump's husband involved in these talks in the first place? To find out, we spoke with Judd Legum. He's the author of Popular Information, an independent newsletter dedicated to accountability journalism.And in headlines, the man accused of attempting to assassinate Trump is charged, Republicans continue to push for Trump's $400 million ballroom, and King Charles flies to D.C. for a tea and beehive tour.Show Notes: Check out Judd's newsletter – https://popular.info/ Call Congress – 202-224-3121 Subscribe to the What A Day Newsletter – https://tinyurl.com/y4y2e9jy What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcast Follow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/ For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday

SHOW SCHEDULE  THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 4-27-26.1993 YEMEN1. Headline: The Iran War on Pause: Diplomacy and Asymmetric Strategy Guest: Bill Roggio Summary: John Batchelor and Bill Roggio discuss the current pause in the Iran war, characterized by President Trump's decision to halt negotiations. While Iran's conventional military has suffered significant damage, concerns remain regarding its asymmetric warfare capabilities and its strategy to outlast the United States through "asymmetric diplomacy". 12. Headline: Saturday Night Assassination Attempt and the Danger of Misinformation Guest: Bill RoggioSummary: Batchelor and Roggio reflect on an assassination attempt by an American citizen at a Washington ballroom. They warn against the rapid spread of conspiracy theories following violent events, noting how misinformation has become mainstream. They emphasize that political violence is unacceptable and requires careful, factual reporting. 23. Headline: Escalating Negotiations: The Straits of Hormuz and Nuclear Files Guest: Jonathan Sayeh Summary:The discussion centers on the fragmented leadership in Tehran and whether negotiations will cover all fronts or remain separate. Iran is increasingly emboldened, using its control over the Straits of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb as powerful leverage against the United States and global economy. 34. Headline: Life Under Siege: Economic Pressure and Regime Stability in Iran Guest: Jonathan Sayeh Summary:Jonathan Sayeh describes the dire conditions inside Iran, where a U.S. Navy blockade is freezing the economy and threatening food security. Despite significant infrastructure damage, the regime's political leadership remains intact, focusing on reorganizing security forces and increasing internal repression to maintain control over the population. 45. Headline: The Houthi Wildcard: Maritime Chokepoints and Strategic Leverage Guest: Bridget ToomeySummary: Bridget Toomey explains how the Houthis use the Bab el-Mandeb as a maritime chokehold to influence the international economy. Reports suggest the Houthis have explored charging illegal tolls of up to $2 million per ship for transit through the Red Sea using cryptocurrency. 56. Headline: Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen and Iraqi Militia Aggression Guest: Bridget Toomey Summary: The UN has largely been pushed out of Houthi-controlled territory due to the illegal detention of 73 local staff members. Meanwhile, in Iraq, the U.S. has designated several militia commanders involved in attacks against energy infrastructure and American personnel in the region. 67. Headline: Canadian Diplomacy: The Tug-of-War Between the U.S. and China Guest: Charles Burton Summary:Experts discuss the potential for long-term concessions to China in exchange for short-term trade benefits during an upcoming Trump-Xi meeting. Canada faces internal pressure to diversify trade toward China, despite concerns about espionage and foreign interference in its political and economic sectors. 78. Headline: Typhoon Recovery and Systemic Corruption in the Northern Marianas Guest: Cleo Paskal Summary:A super typhoon has devastated the Northern Mariana Islands, leaving residents without water or electricity. However, there are significant concerns that federal relief funds will be misused due to a history of unaccounted-for billions and local officials with ties to Chinese casinos. 89. Headline: The Fragile Ceasefire: IDF Operations and Hezbollah's Defiance Guest: David Daoud Summary:Despite a ceasefire agreement, the IDF has resumed strikes in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley following continued Hezbollahfire. Hezbollah is reportedly exploiting U.S.-imposed constraints on Israel to claim a "victory image," while the Lebanese government remains ineffective in disarming the terror group. 910. Headline: Political Pressure in Israel: Security Zones and Self-Defense Guest: David Daoud Summary: David Daoud explains that the Lebanon ceasefire allows Israel to exercise self-defense against imminent Hezbollah attacks. Within Israel, there is significant political pressure from northern residents who feel abandoned by the ceasefire, arguing that it allows Hezbollah to regroup and metastasize across the border. 1011. Headline: Stalled Diplomacy and the Strategic Value of International Waterways Guest: Edmund Fitton-Brown Summary: President Trump canceled high-level meetings in Islamabad, citing fragmented Iranian leadership. Iran has offered to reopen the Straits of Hormuz in exchange for nuclear concessions, but experts argue this would be an American retreat and suggest maintaining the economic blockade instead. 1112. Headline: Coordinated Threats: The Houthis, Iran, and Global Hunger Guest: Edmund Fitton-BrownSummary: The Houthis and Iran appear to use coordinated messaging to threaten strategic waterways, spooking global oil markets. Furthermore, the ongoing blockade risks creating a global famine due to fertilizer shortages, though the U.S.remains firm against Iranian "blackmail" using humanitarian crises. 1213. Headline: Russia's Drone Expansion: Recruitment Loopholes and Remote Warfare Guest: John HardieSummary: Russia is aggressively expanding its Unmanned Systems Forces, targeting 165,000 personnel by year's end. A recruitment drive at Alabuga Polytech offers high pay and conscription exemptions to workers producing Iranian-designed Geran-2 drones, promising service in the rear to minimize personal risk. 1314. Headline: Syria's Reconstruction: The State Sponsor of Terrorism Designation Guest: Ahmad SharawiSummary: President Al-Shara is seeking over $200 billion for reconstruction, but Syria's designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism (SST) prevents significant investment. The U.S. maintains the SST status as leverage to demand the removal of foreign jihadists integrated into the Syrian army. 1415. Headline: Regional Disputes and Political Sabotage in Latin America Guests: Ernesto Araujo and Alejandro Pinusa Summary: Argentina is calling for renewed negotiations over the Falkland Islands, a matter that remains a sensitive national symbol. Meanwhile, the Maduro regime in Venezuela is accused of sabotaging the political transition by refusing to release political prisoners or permit the return of exiled leaders. 1516. Headline: Electoral Turmoil: Allegations of Fraud in Peru and Brazil Guests: Alejandro Pinusa and Ernesto Araujo Summary: Allegations of electoral fraud in Peru have surfaced after voting centers in right-wing strongholds remained closed. Analysts warn this is a rehearsal for the upcoming Brazilian elections, where Flavio Bolsonaro is gaining ground against Lula da Silva despite efforts to censor information. 16

11. Headline: Stalled Diplomacy and the Strategic Value of International Waterways Guest: Edmund Fitton-Brown Summary: President Trump canceled high-level meetings in Islamabad, citing fragmented Iranian leadership. Iran has offered to reopen the Straits of Hormuz in exchange for nuclear concessions, but experts argue this would be an American retreat and suggest maintaining the economic blockade instead. 111962 YEMEN

A person is in custody after shots fired at event with President Trump. He praised the secret service operative who'd intercepted him. The US president and the first lady were unharmed. Also with Mr Trump was the US Vice-President, JD Vance, the Defence Secretary, Pete Hegseth, and other members of the president's cabinet. In other news, the latest hopes for a new round of talks between Iran and the US have faded after Donald Trump cancelled a planned trip by US negotiators to Islamabad shortly after the Iranian foreign minister left the Pakistani capital. The Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, orders army to "vigorously attack" Hezbollah in Lebanon. Colombia says rebels are responsible for highway bombing which killed 14 people. Forty years since the worst nuclear disaster in history, we hear from the then Moscow bureau chief for the Reuters news agency. He was one of the first reporters to get close to Chernobyl after the accident. The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, red twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

US and Iran delegations are travelling to Pakistan for further peace talks - but there might not be a direct meeting between the two sides. We ask our world affairs editor about the likelihood of progress in Islamabad, and what a deal to end the war might look like. Also: the key suspect in Syria's notorious Tadamon massacre, Amjad Youssef, is arrested; Gazans battle disease-carrying rats in displacement camps; we hear from the Israeli man detained for wearing a kippah embroidered with the Palestinian flag; an interview with a Jeffrey Epstein survivor; a film review of Michael Jackson's controversial new biopic; and could a hairdryer have helped rig a $34,000 bet?The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

President Donald Trump is giving Iran a short window to unify behind an offer for peace in the Middle East after negotiations between Tehran and Washington recently broke down — or the ceasefire he extended Tuesday ends.Donald Trump's labor secretary, Lori Chavez-DeRemer, is leaving the agency amidst accusations of misconduct. She's now the third cabinet member to leave during the second Trump administration.Elsewhere, Virginia voters approved a new congressional map on Tuesday that could help Democrats pick up seats in the House during the midterms later this year. But a state judge blocked the map from being certified just a day after its passage.And, in global news, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is expected to arrive in Islamabad, Pakistan, tonight for another round of peace talks with the U.S.A top Trump administration envoy floated the idea to FIFA this week to replace Iran with Italy at this summer's World Cup. The swap was likely suggested as an effort to repair ties between President Donald Trump and Italy Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni amid rumors they've fallen out over the presidents attack on Pope Leo XIV.The Trump administration is reportedly in talks with the Democratic Republic of Congo to send as many as eleven hundred Afghan refugees there, including more than 400 children.We cover the most important stories from around the world in the News Roundup.Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

President Trump dispatches Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and his son-in-law Jared Kushner to Islamabad, Pakistan for talks with Iranian officials. Former Trump White House attorney Ty Cobb reacts to the Department of Justice dropping its investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Rep. María Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss DHS funding, immigration reform and the possibility of redistricting in Florida. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and adviser Jared Kushner will head to Islamabad, Pakistan, on Saturday for another round of negotiations with Iran, and Vice President JD Vance “is on standby” and could potentially join them there. What does this mean for JD's future? A ceasefire deal in which JD is involved is HUGE for his political career why would he be shut out?Sponsor:My PillowWww.MyPillow.com/johnSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SCHEDULE THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 4-21-26. 1932 OTTAWA PARLIAMENT HILL1. Elizabeth Peek analyzes Kevin Warsh's nomination for Federal Reserve Chairman. The primary tension involves balancing Trump's demand for lower interest rates with Warsh's reputation as an inflation hawk. Warsh aims to reform Fed communications and reduce market noise while protecting the economy from rising inflation. 12. Elizabeth Peek discusses the Democratic Party's interest in Mamdani, comparing him to a younger, male version of AOC. She critiques his fiscal policies and progressive stance on Israel. Peek argues that while he appeals to urban blue states, his platform may fail to resonate with voters elsewhere. 23. Jonathan Schanzer reports on tenuous ceasefire negotiations in Islamabad led by JD Vance. While the US maintains an oil blockade, Iran's leadership remains fragmented over potential nuclear and missile concessions. Schanzer believes the US holds a medium-term advantage through sustained economic pressure on the Islamic Republic. 34. Jonathan Schanzer analyzes historic direct talks between Israel and Lebanon regarding border disputes. The Lebanese government seeks peace, but the survival of Hezbollah remains a major obstacle. Schanzer argues that true stability requires the full dismantlement of the Iranian-backed group through military or diplomatic means. 45. Mary Kissel critiques the State Department's bureaucratic inefficiency while managing multiple global crises. She discusses the unconventional diplomacy of Jared Kushner and JD Vance. Kissel warns that the Iran conflict is complex and may require months of sustained economic and military pressure to reach a resolution. 56. Mary Kissel highlights Ukraine's fear of losing Western attention to the Middle East. She notes Ukraine's emerging defense exports but criticizes US oil sanctions waivers for Russia. Kissel also addresses the Progressive Alliance in Barcelona, which advocates for a "no borders" new world order. 67. Joseph Sternberg discusses JD Vance's disappointment after Victor Orbán lost the Hungarian election. He also previews UK local elections where Nigel Farage's Reform UK party is gaining ground. Sternberg warns that local governance issues like potholes could eventually alienate Farage's core base of new voters. 78. Joseph Sternberg details the scandal surrounding Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the appointment of Lord Mandelson. Allegations involve Mandelson's ties to Jeffrey Epstein and failed vetting processes. Despite widespread unpopularity, Starmer remains in power because the Labor Party lacks a viable alternative leader to take control. 89. Gregory Copley describes the intractable situation in the Strait of Hormuz as ceasefire deadlines loom. He identifies IRGC leader Ahmed Vahidi as a hardliner who will not negotiate. Copley argues that only decisive military action against IRGC leadership can resolve the conflict and secure international waters. 910. Gregory Copley discusses a new geopolitical block involving Turkey, Syria, and Ukraine. This coalition, coordinated by Erdoğan, seeks to position Turkey as a central energy and food hub. The alliance serves as a regional power block potentially opposing the interests of the United States and Israel. 1011. Gregory Copley explores the evolution of nation-states and modern imperialism since the Treaty of Westphalia. He argues that almost all modern states are products of empire. Copley warns that globalist "no borders" movements are utopianist and ignore the geographic realities of sovereign security and survival. 1112. Gregory Copley details King Charles III's upcoming visit to the United States to honor its 250th anniversary. The King serves as a peacemaker, attempting to heal the rift between the US and the UK's Labor government. His presence aims to bolster Trump's international standing and calm tensions. 1213. Joe Truzman identifies Ashab al-Yamin, an Iranian front group conducting arson and IED attacks across Europe. These low-sophistication strikes target Jewish and Western institutions to distance Tehran from direct blame. Authorities struggle to respond as the group recruits petty criminals through the internet to execute missions. 1314. Sinan Ciddi examines Erdoğan's hostility toward Israel, which intensified after 2009. While Turkey maintains lucrative trade, Erdoğan uses anti-Israel rhetoric to secure domestic support. Turkey's material support for Hamas and Hezbollah undermines its credibility as a potential mediator for regional peace in the Middle East. 1415. John Hardie explains Ukraine's innovative drone technology, including long-distance interceptors operated via Starlink. Drones cause approximately 80% of Russian casualties and protect pilots by moving them from the front lines. However, Ukraine still faces a severe manpower shortage that drones cannot fully resolve on their own. 1516. Ahmad Sharawi outlines the first phase of the Iran-Gulf conflict, where Tehran targeted energy infrastructure and airports in nine Arab states. These asymmetrical attacks aimed to destroy regional stability and economic confidence. Proximity left the UAE and Kuwait particularly vulnerable to these Iranian-led strikes. 16

3. Jonathan Schanzer reports on tenuous ceasefire negotiations in Islamabad led by JD Vance. While the US maintains an oil blockade, Iran's leadership remains fragmented over potential nuclear and missile concessions. Schanzer believes the US holds a medium-term advantage through sustained economic pressure on the Islamic Republic. 31880

The US-Iran ceasefire deal is set to end on Wednesday but Donald Trump says he does not want to extend the deadline. The US President believes the US is in a very strong negotiating position. Iran has not yet confirmed if it will attend peace talks in Islamabad. The US vice-president J D Vance, who will lead the American team, is reportedly yet to leave Washington. Also: the British prime minister Keir Starmer comes under intense pressure over his role in the appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador, fuelling doubts about whether he can survive as prime minister; Japan says it will scrap the weapons export rules that it's had in place since the end of the Second World War so it can sell lethal arms to its allies; and a group of women in Spain target the lingering symptoms of breast cancer treatment with the help of archery.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

The Fog of Peace and the Strait of Hormuz: The US and Iran are currently in a "fog of peace," where a ceasefire is complicated by a US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Tensions escalated after the US seized an Iranian cargo ship attempting to run the blockade. Negotiations in Islamabad face a massive diplomatic chasm regarding nuclear and missile programs. Bill Roggio (1)1519

SCHEDULE THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 4-20-26.1689 ARABIAN PENINSULAThe Fog of Peace and the Strait of Hormuz: The US and Iran are currently in a "fog of peace," where a ceasefire is complicated by a US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Tensions escalated after the US seized an Iranian cargo ship attempting to run the blockade. Negotiations in Islamabad face a massive diplomatic chasm regarding nuclear and missile programs. Bill Roggio (1)The Persistence of Iranian Proxies: Iran has not "turned off" proxies like Hezbollah and Hamas, despite ongoing ceasefire talks. Bill Roggio argues that assassinating leaders is ineffective, as Hezbollah maintains significant power and a plurality in the Lebanese parliament. These groups continue to operate independently to provoke Israel and the surrounding neighborhood. Bill Roggio (2)Navigating Iran's Fractured Leadership: Iran's leadership is currently a faceless structure of five major figures, following the supreme leader's absence. This complicates diplomacy because no single person has decisive say. The regime remains paranoid about appearing weak and is unlikely to make concessions on its nuclear or ballistic missile programs. Jonathan Sayeh (3)Internal Unrest and Chemical WMD Threats: Iran is attempting to incorporate its proxies into diplomatic deals with Washington. Internally, the regime faces unrest in Baluch majority areas and economic grievances. There are alarming reports that the regime has developed aerosolized fentanyl, a chemical weapon intended to suppress domestic protesters with lethal force. Jonathan Sayeh (4)Memorial Day and Iran's Economic Ruin: Israel observes Memorial Day for 27,000 fallen soldiers amid a seven-sided war. In Iran, the economy is collapsing as the IRGC takes control. Despite heavy bombing, the IRGC has reportedly reawakened its missile arsenal to 70% capacity, utilizing underground storage to protect launchers from past Israeli and US strikes. Malcolm Hoenlein (5)Global Terror Cells and the Isaac Accords: Iranian-backed terror cells were discovered in Azerbaijan, the UAE, and Europe targeting synagogues and government facilities. Meanwhile, the "Isaac Accords" between Israel and Argentina, led by Javier Milei, seek to deepen ties in Latin America. Additionally, Turkey is proposing new rail links to bypass strategic maritime choke points. Malcolm Hoenlein (6)The Anti-American Shift in South Korea: South Korea's administration is described as an illegitimate, pro-North Korean regime. President Lee Jae-myung has allegedly bribed North Korea and moved to disarm South Koreansoldiers. Experts suggest the US should utilize UN Central Command to restore legitimate leadership and prevent the alliance from further deteriorating. Morse Tan (7)Defense Partnerships in Southeast Asia: The US and Indonesia have formed a major defense partnership, providing a critical counterweight to Chinese influence. Indonesia is seeking private capital for high-tech and extractive projects. Security remains a concern as Chinese drones have been found in Indonesian waters and fishing fleets frequently violate maritime boundaries. Charles Ortell (8)Toughening the Non-Proliferation Treaty: Henry Sokolski argues the NPT needs updating to deny states the "right" to make nuclear fuel. He highlights that the Bushehr reactor contains spent fuel rods capable of producing 200 plutonium bombs. He recommends that Saudi Arabia or other Gulf states pay to return this dangerous material to Russia. Henry Sokolski (9)Weaponizing Space and the Golden Dome: The IRGC used a commercial satellite to target US bases, resulting in an attack in Kuwait. The Pentagon is struggling with jamming and shutter control issues regarding commercial systems like Starlink. Oversight is requested for the "Golden Dome" defense program due to its high costs and limited information sharing. Henry Sokolski (10)Election Fraud and Global Progressivism: Peru faces a crisis over alleged electoral fraud following irregularities in the presidential count. In Barcelona, a "Global Progressivism" meeting led by Pedro Sanchez gathered leftist leaders to counter the "global right." Critics argue these leftist movements are increasingly intertwined with organized crime and drug trafficking. Alejandro Peña Esclusa and Ernesto Araújo (11)The Rise of Flavio Bolsonaro and Venezuela's Fate: Flavio Bolsonaro is leading polls in Brazil, representing a hope for clean governance against Lula's corruption-prone administration. Meanwhile, the Venezuelan regime has halted compliance with political reforms, making it dangerous for Maria Corina Machado to return. Brazil remains the "big one" for the region's political balance. Alejandro Peña Esclusa and Ernesto Araújo (12)The Restrictive Ceasefire in Lebanon: A new ceasefire in Lebanon is highly restrictive, limiting Israeli self-defense to "imminent" or "ongoing" attacks. President Trump reportedly strong-armed Israel into this stand-down to facilitate maritime negotiations with Iran. Consequently, Hezbollah is expected to use this period to regenerate its forces and rebuild its infrastructure. David Daoud (13)Hezbollah's Victory Narrative and Bint Jbeil: Hezbollah continues to attack Israeli convoys and refuses to surrender its arsenal, claiming the ceasefire as a victory. The town of Bint Jbeil remains a critical symbolic and military prize for the group. The Lebanese government shows no determination to disarm Hezbollah or enforce sovereignty in the southern region. David Daoud (14)The Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz: The Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed as a standoff persists between the US blockade and Iranian vessels. While Iran has the patience for a long conflict, the US is pressured by midterm elections and oil prices. Gulf states, particularly Saudi Arabia, are increasingly hawkish, urging the US to finish the job. Edmund Fitton Brown (15)Iran's Agile Diplomacy and the Five Files: Iran is "moving the goalposts" by linking the Lebanon ceasefire to maritime negotiations. Success requires progress on five files: the Strait, nuclear program, ballistic missiles, proxies, and human rights. Some Gulf autocracies may prefer a weakened Iran over a successful democratic regime change that could threaten their own prestige. Edmund Fitton Brown (16)

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump panicking as Iran rejects his ultimatum, with the ceasefire deadline approaching and Trump already scrambling to send his team to Islamabad to negotiate despite Iran saying it won't engage while the U.S. blockade continues. Meiselas breaks down what Trump is telling U.S. media versus what Iranian leaders are saying to their own press, providing the clips and receipts so you can decide for yourself what's really happening. Get 20% off your purchase at https://FastGrowingTrees.com using the code MEIDAS at checkout. Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show The Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-show Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicolle Wallace covers the latest from the war in Iran. A U.S. delegation is poised to travel to Islamabad, Pakistan for peace talks with Iranian officials with JD Vance as the leader of that group, according to Trump. Later, candidate for Congress, Jack Schlossberg, joins Nicolle to discuss the future of the Democratic party and the new generation of politicians. For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewh To listen to this show and other MS NOW podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. For more from Nicolle, follow and download her podcast, “The Best People with Nicolle Wallace,” wherever you get your podcasts.To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of the MeidasTouch Podcast, Ben, Brett, and Jordy break down Trump's new naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after the collapse of peace talks in Islamabad, as Trump attempts to further wall off the Strait to open it. They examine Trump's unhinged public feud with Pope Leo XIV, including his attacks on the pontiff calling him weak on crime and his post of an image portraying himself as Jesus Christ. The episode also covers Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's sharp rebuke of U.S. policy, declaring an end to Canada's heavy military spending favoritism toward America and promoting stronger independent trade ties, and more of the international fallout from Trump's failed leadership. Subscribe to Meidas+ at https://meidasplus.com Get Meidas Merch: https://store.meidastouch.com Deals from our sponsors!  Fair Harbor: Go to https://FairHarborClothing.com and use promo code: MEIDAS20 for 20% OFF your full-priced order Done with Debt: Visit https://DoneWithDebt.com and talk to a strategist for FREE. Smalls: For a limited time only, get 60% OFF plus FREE SHIPPING on your first order when you head to https://Smalls.com/MEIDAS Miracle Made: Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://TryMiracle.com/meidas and use the code: MEIDAS to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF. IQBar: Get 20% OFF all IQBAR products. Text TRUTH to 64000. Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 5291: Talks For Peace Begin In Islamabad; Finding A Permanent Solution For Diego Garcia

The MAGA media revolt over Iran is in full swing and Trump posts a nearly 500-word screed declaring "I no longer care" — before attacking each critic in obsessive detail. Meanwhile, the ceasefire hangs by a thread as it becomes clear that Trump has no idea what's in it, calls to invoke the 25th Amendment grow louder, JD Vance heads to Islamabad to negotiate with the Iranians, and Melania Trump makes a baffling appearance to defend herself against Epstein allegations that no one was asking about. Then, former White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel stops by to talk about Iran and his widely rumored ambitions for 2028.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.