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FDD Senior Fellow and former IDF Spokesperson, Lt. Col. (Ret.) Jonathan Conricus is back and dives deeply today on three issues: What's really going on with Hamas? How should we interpret the tension between IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir and Minister of Defense, Yisrael Katz? And of course - we get into Iran. Trump seems to be very indecisive and there are strong signs that the power struggle within Iran between the “moderate” political leadership and the hardline IRGC is becoming more entrenched. Conricus and I discuss the many concerning signs around the much-ballyhooed Board of Peace “agreement” with Hamas to disarm and relinquish power that was announced a few days ago. People have been writing to me and asking - “Is this real?” Who better to turn to on that question than Jonathan Conricus.. There are no clear terms, no protocols for overseeing and verifying disarmament and no indication that Hamas is actually serious about any of these initiatives. But President Trump needs a win…..and a distraction from the mess in which he's entangled in Iran. And he seems to think that a very porous “agreement” with Hamas will divert attention from Iran. We discuss all that and more - with an interlude in the middle section about political brinksmanship between the IDF Chief of Staff and the Minister of Defense.Show your support for STLV at buymeacoffee.com/stateoftelavivJonathan Conricus is a senior fellow with the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, a Washington D.C.-based think tank. He served in the IDF for 24 years, four of them as spokesman during the intense 11 days of the Guardian of the Walls Operation between Israel and Hamas. Now a reserve officer with the rank of Lt. Col., he is a sought-after speaker internationally and is frequently seen on major television news shows. Jonathan was born in Jerusalem to a Swedish father and an Israeli mother and spent his formative years in Sweden.State of Tel Aviv is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.stateoftelaviv.com/subscribe

Donald Trump has announced that a deal has been reached to disarm Hamas in Gaza, while also forcing Israel to withdraw its troops from the strip. The President is hailing it as a ‘monumental step towards lasting PEACE and SECURITY'. But can it succeed where so many other attempts have failed?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuests: Michael Evans, contributor and former defence editor, The Times.Jonathan Conricus, former spokesperson of the Israel Defense Forces and senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies think tank.Hosts: Ryan Tubridy, Ayesha Hazarika.Producers: Lewis Decker, Musty Aziz.We want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.comRead more: Trump hails historic Gaza deal – but will it work?Further listening: The ticking time bomb Netanyahu faces at homePhoto: Getty Images. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pres. Trump says Hamas has agreed to disarm, but is the deal good enough for Israel? U.S. & Iran are exchanging blows again. Analysis by FDD's Jonathan Conricus. Ramin Parsa reveals the hopes of Iranians & Cindy Jacobs calls to pray for the ... ...

Pres. Trump says Hamas has agreed to disarm, but is the deal good enough for Israel? U.S. & Iran are exchanging blows again. Analysis by FDD's Jonathan Conricus. Ramin Parsa reveals the hopes of Iranians & Cindy Jacobs calls to pray for the ... ...

Pres. Trump says Hamas has agreed to disarm, but is the deal good enough for Israel? U.S. & Iran are exchanging blows again. Analysis by FDD's Jonathan Conricus. Ramin Parsa reveals the hopes of Iranians & Cindy Jacobs calls to pray for the ... ...

Pres. Trump says Hamas has agreed to disarm, but is the deal good enough for Israel? U.S. & Iran are exchanging blows again. Analysis by FDD's Jonathan Conricus. Ramin Parsa reveals the hopes of Iranians & Cindy Jacobs calls to pray for the ... ...

Pres. Trump says Hamas has agreed to disarm, but is the deal good enough for Israel? U.S. & Iran are exchanging blows again. Analysis by FDD's Jonathan Conricus. Ramin Parsa reveals the hopes of Iranians & Cindy Jacobs calls to pray for the ... ...

Pres. Trump says Hamas has agreed to disarm, but is the deal good enough for Israel? U.S. & Iran are exchanging blows again. Analysis by FDD's Jonathan Conricus. Ramin Parsa reveals the hopes of Iranians & Cindy Jacobs calls to pray for the ... ...

President Trump hosted Volodymyr Zelensky and Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House as tensions with Iran continue to escalate, raising fresh questions about the prospect of a wider regional conflict. The discussions come after Trump publicly rejected Netanyahu's claims about Iran's nuclear activity, while Ukraine's role in US strategic planning appears to be growing. The latest developments follow Iran's missile strike on a US base in Jordan, with Washington now weighing its response. Meanwhile, former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Dr Anthony Fauci faces renewed political scrutiny, despite receiving a presidential pardon, as an extraordinary Senate hearing fuels speculation over whether Republicans could still pursue legal action. On tonight's Uncensored, Piers Morgan is joined by counselor to the US president, Peter Navarro, followed by a panel of senior fellow at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies, Jonathan Conricus, former CIA officer & author of the new book: “The Ultimate Guide to CIA Skills, Tactics, and Techniques”, John Kiriakou, host of the Scott Horton Show, Scott Horton, and chief strategist of the Middle East Forum, Jim Hanson, to discuss. 00:00 Introduction 03:03 Piers is joined by his panel to discuss Netanyahu's visit to the U.S. 07:50 Piers asks Jonathan Conricus about Trump trying to get out of this war 10:45 America's war aims and enriching uranium in Iran and Saudi Arabia 14:05 America's exit strategy 19:50 Piers challenges Johnathan Cornicus on Israel's declining popularity around the world 24:10 The International media ban in Gaza 58:06 How will this war end? 22:45 The panel clashes over qualifying Israel's activity in Gaza as a genocide 31:26 When and how does the war in Iran end? 33:15 Anthony Fauci takes the Fifth Amendment 33:55 POLYMARKET: Who will be arrested before 2027? (https://polymarket.com/event/who-will-be-arrested-before-2027) 34:05 Peter Navarro joins Piers to discuss Anthony Fauci invoking the fifth at senate hearing 35:14 Navarro on Fauci's diaries 42:42 Piers challenges Navarro's claims Fauci killed people and created the virus 48:42 Navarro gives his view on the vaccine rollout 52:00 Piers asks Navarro if he gives Fauci any credit for due to the fast moving nature of the pandemic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Washington Stand's Casey Harper discusses the last eight days of the Senate's agenda before their August recess, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's Trip to Washington, DC, and the Fox News interview the Prime Minister gave over the weekend

U.S. strikes hit Iranian military targets and critical infrastructure sites. Pres. Trump weighs his next move while Washington remains divided re: war. Analysis w/ Jonathan Conricus about Iranian military capability. CBN Israel's Resilience Center.

U.S. strikes hit Iranian military targets and critical infrastructure sites. Pres. Trump weighs his next move while Washington remains divided re: war. Analysis w/ Jonathan Conricus about Iranian military capability. CBN Israel's Resilience Center.

U.S. strikes hit Iranian military targets and critical infrastructure sites. Pres. Trump weighs his next move while Washington remains divided re: war. Analysis w/ Jonathan Conricus about Iranian military capability. CBN Israel's Resilience Center.

U.S. strikes hit Iranian military targets and critical infrastructure sites. Pres. Trump weighs his next move while Washington remains divided re: war. Analysis w/ Jonathan Conricus about Iranian military capability. CBN Israel's Resilience Center.

U.S. strikes hit Iranian military targets and critical infrastructure sites. Pres. Trump weighs his next move while Washington remains divided re: war. Analysis w/ Jonathan Conricus about Iranian military capability. CBN Israel's Resilience Center.

U.S. strikes hit Iranian military targets and critical infrastructure sites. Pres. Trump weighs his next move while Washington remains divided re: war. Analysis w/ Jonathan Conricus about Iranian military capability. CBN Israel's Resilience Center.

U.S. strikes hit Iranian military targets and critical infrastructure sites. Pres. Trump weighs his next move while Washington remains divided re: war. Analysis w/ Jonathan Conricus about Iranian military capability. CBN Israel's Resilience Center.

FDD Senior Fellow Lt. Col. (Ret.) Jonathan Conricus fills in for Jonathan Schanzer, providing timely situational updates and analysis ahead of a conversation with documentary filmmaker and "Operation Arnon" producer Hannah Puder.Learn more at: fdd.org/fddmorningbrief

Has the Iran war blown apart the American political establishment? The ceasefire may be holding - for now - but the political fallout is only getting bigger. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she's done with the Republican Party. Tucker Carlson claims he can no longer vote Republican. Nick Fuentes is urging his supporters to back the Democrats. Even Bill Maher says he'd consider voting GOP…Is MAGA beginning to fracture? And could the Iran war reshape American politics for years to come? Piers Morgan is joined by Taylor Greene herself to discuss why she's turning her back on the Republican Party, what she thinks of President Trump's handling of the conflict, and where America goes from here. Then, Piers is joined by No Spin News host Bill O'Reilly to get his take on the latest in US politics before welcoming his panel of guests who all backed America's military action against Iran and predicted the US would come out on top. Now, with a fragile ceasefire in place - they return to assess whether events have unfolded as they expected - and what they believe happens next. He speaks to YouTuber and podcaster Josh Hammer, combat veteran and Speak The Truth host Matt Tardio, former IDF international spokesman Lt. Col. Jonathan Conricus and America First Policy Institute vice chair Fred Fleitz (well, almost, before he quit the show before even speaking on Iran...) Has the Iran war blown apart the American political establishment?The ceasefire may be holding - for now - but the political fallout is only getting bigger. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she's done with the Republican Party. Tucker Carlson claims he can no longer vote Republican. Nick Fuentes is urging his supporters to back the Democrats. Even Bill Maher says he'd consider voting GOP…Is MAGA beginning to fracture? And could the Iran war reshape American politics for years to come?Piers Morgan is joined by Taylor Greene herself to discuss why she's turning her back on the Republican Party, what she thinks of President Trump's handling of the conflict, and where America goes from here.Then Piers is joined by No Spin News host Bill O'Reilly to get his take on the latest in US politics before welcoming his panel of guests who all backed America's military action against Iran and predicted the US would come out on top. Now, with a fragile ceasefire in place - they return to assess whether events have unfolded as they expected - and what they believe happens next.He speaks to Josh Hammer, combat veteran and Speak The Truth host Matt Tardio, former IDF international spokesman Lt. Col. Jonathan Conricus and America First Policy Institute vice chair Fred Fleitz (well, almost, before he quit the show before even speaking on Iran...) 00:00 Introduction 01:52 Marjorie Taylor Greene interview begins 05:25 Has Trump betrayed the MAGA movement? 06:12 Marjorie Taylor Greene on Trump, the Board of Peace and the Iran War 07:52 MTG slams Trump's alleged behavior around Epstein Files 09:06 Trump branding Marjorie a ‘traitor' 12:05 Marjorie on before and after supporting Trump 12:33 Marjorie on her regrets 14:30 Will Tucker Carlson run to be the next Republican nominee? 16:55 Is there a chance of a growing repudiation of Trumpism? 21:28 Bill O'Reilly joins Piers to discuss the latest on the Iran War 24:00 Trump's social media posts on negotiating a deal with Iran 29:00 Iran's strategy attacking the gulf states and shutting down the Strait of Hormuz 37:25 Piers is joined by his panel to discuss the Iran war 39:18 Piers asks Jonathan Conricus: “Why the f*** do you keep coming on my show?” 43:48 Fred Fleitz rage quits the debate after Conricus heat 44:00 Jonathan Conricus and Piers clash over ‘Jew-hater' guests on Uncensored 49:19 Josh Hammer on the handling of the Iran war 53:05 Matt Tardio and Piers discuss what victory looks like in Iran 01:04:00 Jonathan Conricus on trusting the Iranians 01:09:42 Donald Trump and ‘Making Iran Great Again' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our star return guest, FDD Senior Fellow, Jonathan Conricus, has just returned to Israel from a three-week speaking tour in Canada. And he has a lot to say. About many things. We focus in this podcast on the continued volatility in the Middle East, with the MoU negotiations between Iran and America in Switzerland overshadowing everything. As President Trump “joked” when assigning VP Vance to the thankless task, if he is successful (however that is measured) then Trump will take credit… and if he fails, well, he'll get the blame. The MoU parameters seem to have been slapped together in quite a hurry, more in order to push oil prices down and allow a happy celebration of the 250th 4th of July, a truly momentous occasion. But the spectacle of America denigrating its most reliable ally in the the Middle East (and possibly the world) - Israel - while presenting Islamist, terror supporting governments - notably Pakistan and Qatar - as the “reasonable” players, should give everyone pause. Trump even went so far as to speak of Hamas as being “good guys” and the new/not new Iranian regime as being “very reasonable.” Conricus and I discuss the optics and the facts and I don't want to spoil the ending but neither one of us is overly optimistic regarding the outcome of these negotiations. He also shares his view of what's going on in Canada, these days a country with a very pro-Islamist and deeply antisemitic and anti-Israel government, led by Prime Minister Mark Carney. Conricus returned quite disheartened by what he saw and heard while in Canada. Now he understands much more intimately that I'm not exaggerating when I report, with great sadness and reluctance, on the radical transformation of my home and native land. (I'm sure those words - taken from the version of the national anthem I grew up on - have been replaced by some unintelligible DEI version. Too bad.)We've included some really fantastic video segments in this podcast - going back to the 1979 Iranian Revolution and the hostage crisis. Remember those daily broadcasts by the extreme students holding American diplomats hostage? Well, we've got that and much more: Hezballah attack tunnels in southern Lebanon; J.D. Vance slamming Israel; and more. Podcast NotesFull video of a speech delivered on Monday, June 22 in Jerusalem by U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Mike HuckabeeMy recent op-ed in the National Post addressing Canadian PM Mark Carney's failure to address rampant antisemitism.Show your support for STLV at buymeacoffee.com/stateoftelavivJonathan Conricus is a senior fellow with the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, a Washington D.C.-based think tank. He served in the IDF for 24 years, four of them as spokesman during the intense 11 days of the Guardian of the Walls Operation between Israel and Hamas. Now a reserve officer with the rank of Lt. Col., he is a sought-after speaker internationally and is frequently seen on major television news shows. Jonathan was born in Jerusalem to a Swedish father and an Israeli mother and spent his formative years in Sweden.State of Tel Aviv is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.stateoftelaviv.com/subscribe

For two views on the U.S.-Iran negotiations in Switzerland and the agreement that ended the war, Nick Schifrin speaks with Mouin Rabbani, a non-resident senior fellow at the Middle East Council on Global Affairs, and Jonathan Conricus, a former spokesperson for the Israeli Defense Forces. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

As President Trump celebrates his 80th birthday and prepares to welcome the UFC to the White House as part of America's 250th birthday celebrations, attention is increasingly turning to developments thousands of miles away in the Middle East. With US and Iranian officials expected to meet in Switzerland, the administration is presenting the outcome of the conflict as a major success. Yet questions remain over what has actually been achieved, with thousands killed, significant disruption to the global economy, and the Iranian regime still in power despite predictions it would quickly collapse. Key issues including sanctions, uranium enrichment and Iran's future role in the region remain unresolved, while the prospect of a broader agreement has raised fresh questions about the balance of power in the Middle East. There are also concerns over what any deal could mean for the ongoing tensions involving Israel and Hezbollah. As diplomatic efforts gather pace, scrutiny is growing over whether the conflict has strengthened America's position in the region - or handed Iran an unexpected advantage. Joining Piers Morgan to speak about this and more is former Israeli Prime Minister, Naftali Bennett, former lieutenant colonel and spokesman for the IDF, Jonathan Conricus, Iranian-Canadian commentator, Goldie Ghamari, senior editor of Human Events, Jack Posobiec, host of Democracy-ish, Wajahat Ali, and Professor Mohammed Marandi from Tehran University. 00:00 Introduction 02:41 Former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett interview begins 05:26 Naftali Bennett discusses peace deal 11:38 Panel discussion begins 12:45 Wajahat Ali on Obama deal vs Trump deal 16:20 Jack Posobiec on the future and sustainability of the deal 20:23 Jonathan Conricus offers an Israeli perspective 24:42 Goldie Ghamari argues the Islamic regime in Iran is collapsing 30:26 Impact of the Iranian regime on its people and the world 34:41 Israel's influence on global politics 39:09 UFC White House show 44:28 Professor Mohammad Marandi joins 45:48 Professor Marandi outlines his perspective on the purpose of the peace deal 50:01 Professor Marandi on a possible Iran vs United States football match Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FDD Executive Director Jon Schanzer hosts a special SITREP featuring FDD experts Lt. Col. (Ret.) Jonathan Conricus, RADM (Ret.) Mark Montgomery, and Behnam Ben Taleblu.Learn more at: https://www.fdd.org/fddmorningbrief

FDD Executive Director Jon Schanzer hosts a special SITREP featuring FDD experts Lt. Col. (Ret.) Jonathan Conricus and Behnam Ben Taleblu.They dissect the latest on the Iran deal: what we know, what we don't, and what we're watching.Learn more at: fdd.org/fddmorningbrief

Pres. Trump's China trip. Israel/Lebanon talks in Washington. Protests at New York Times over Kristof op-ed, Israel mounts lawsuit. Analysis: Gordon Chang & Jonathan Conricus. Making Aliyah during war. Jerusalem Day marking 59 years since ...

Pres. Trump's China trip. Israel/Lebanon talks in Washington. Protests at New York Times over Kristof op-ed, Israel mounts lawsuit. Analysis: Gordon Chang & Jonathan Conricus. Making Aliyah during war. Jerusalem Day marking 59 years since ...

Pres. Trump's China trip. Israel/Lebanon talks in Washington. Protests at New York Times over Kristof op-ed, Israel mounts lawsuit. Analysis: Gordon Chang & Jonathan Conricus. Making Aliyah during war. Jerusalem Day marking 59 years since ...

Pres. Trump's China trip. Israel/Lebanon talks in Washington. Protests at New York Times over Kristof op-ed, Israel mounts lawsuit. Analysis: Gordon Chang & Jonathan Conricus. Making Aliyah during war. Jerusalem Day marking 59 years since ...

Pres. Trump's China trip. Israel/Lebanon talks in Washington. Protests at New York Times over Kristof op-ed, Israel mounts lawsuit. Analysis: Gordon Chang & Jonathan Conricus. Making Aliyah during war. Jerusalem Day marking 59 years since ...

Pres. Trump's China trip. Israel/Lebanon talks in Washington. Protests at New York Times over Kristof op-ed, Israel mounts lawsuit. Analysis: Gordon Chang & Jonathan Conricus. Making Aliyah during war. Jerusalem Day marking 59 years since ...

Pres. Trump's China trip. Israel/Lebanon talks in Washington. Protests at New York Times over Kristof op-ed, Israel mounts lawsuit. Analysis: Gordon Chang & Jonathan Conricus. Making Aliyah during war. Jerusalem Day marking 59 years since ...

Pres. Trump's China trip. Israel/Lebanon talks in Washington. Protests at New York Times over Kristof op-ed, Israel mounts lawsuit. Analysis: Gordon Chang & Jonathan Conricus. Making Aliyah during war. Jerusalem Day marking 59 years since ...

Pres. Trump's China trip. Israel/Lebanon talks in Washington. Protests at New York Times over Kristof op-ed, Israel mounts lawsuit. Analysis: Gordon Chang & Jonathan Conricus. Making Aliyah during war. Jerusalem Day marking 59 years since ...

Jonathan Conricus has returned from a short North American speaking tour and joined me on Sunday evening to take a close look at where things stand with America and Iran. It is challenging to keep up and even more difficult to decode the often-conflicting messages issued by the main protagonists: the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran. We get into the possible responses that may come from the parties and the implications for the region and the world. Who is running Iran these days and making decisions? Unclear but we have a pretty good idea. Will Iran act on its threats to impose taxes on all maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz? How about their latest initiative - to tax all data passing through internet cables that are laid at the bottom of the Persian Gulf? Or - maybe they will sever the cables and disrupt global commerce? So many possibilities and we get into them all. Why is Iran attacking the UAE so consistently and hard? And why is the UAE not responding? Oh - and we also spend a bit of time marveling at the tendency of western media to accept the “spin” coming out of Iran, pretty. much unquestioningly.This pod was recorded on Sunday night, but it is current as of 10 am EST on Tuesday. At the end of the episode I include a short clip of Conricus speaking on Monday to media. He addresses America's rejection of the Iranian response to the most recent U.S. proposal to…..formalize the ceasefire? End the war? This became public after we recorded on Sunday night. It never stops……Show your support for STLV at buymeacoffee.com/stateoftelavivJonathan Conricus is a senior fellow with the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, a Washington D.C.-based think tank. He served in the IDF for 24 years, four of them as spokesman during the intense 11 days of the Guardian of the Walls Operation between Israel and Hamas. Now a reserve officer with the rank of Lt. Col., he is a sought-after speaker internationally and is frequently seen on major television news shows. Jonathan was born in Jerusalem to a Swedish father and an Israeli mother and spent his formative years in Sweden.State of Tel Aviv is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.stateoftelaviv.com/subscribe

The Strait of Hormuz is on the brink—and the world is watching. President Trump declares TOTAL CONTROL over the most critical oil chokepoint on Earth. A U.S. naval blockade is tightening. Iran is threatening chaos at sea. And behind the scenes, a high-stakes power struggle is unfolding inside the regime. So, who really has the leverage? On this eye opening episode of the Stakscast, former IDF spokesman Lt. Col. Jonathan Conricus joins Erick Stakelbeck to break it all down—from the battlefield to the global chessboard. Is Iran bluffing… or collapsing? Can the U.S. and Israel reopen the Strait of Hormuz at will? Who is REALLY calling the shots in Tehran—the regime or the IRGC? And what happens if Iran refuses to back down? Conricus delivers a sobering reality check: Iran is hemorrhaging hundreds of millions per day, its military capabilities are crippled, and the clock is ticking toward irreversible damage to its oil infrastructure. Meanwhile, the U.S.-Israel alliance is operating at historic levels—rewriting the rules of modern warfare and reshaping the Middle East in real time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Despite the Iran War being popular with many in Israel, some communities there staged a protest this weekend against the ceasefire in Lebanon. Israel sees its war on Hezbollah as inseparable from the Iran War - and there is every chance that Netanyahu will suffer big political consequences if Trump decrees an early end to the war that Bibi persuaded him to start. In any case, the State of Israel could be living with the consequences of Netanyahu's decisions for many years to come. Many formerly-reliable allies of Israel eventually condemned the war in Gaza and moved to recognise a Palestinian state. And now the Spanish government will formally ask the entire European Union to sever its ties with Israel over its violations of international law. Meanwhile, in the US, support for Israel is cratering - and photos of the IDF attacking icons of Jesus with a sledgehammer aren't likely to help. Joining Piers Morgan to debate the Middle East crisis is former Israeli hostage negotiator, Gershon Baskin, retired lieutenant colonel and IDF spokesman, Jonathan Conricus, international spokesperson for the Jewish Community of Hebron and advisor to the Israeli government, Yishai Fleisher and author and commentator for Haaretz, Gideon Levy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

By midafternoon on Sunday in Israel we were hit with whiplash, again. Every day seems to bring a dramatic new scenario. Just a few days earlier a ceasefire went into effect between the United States and Iran, with hopes pinned on direct talks between the parties, hosted by the President of Pakistan in Islamabad. The opening negotiating session was a marathon 21 hours and ended with no agreement. United States Vice President J.D. Vance pinned responsibility for the failed initiative on Iran, which was intransigent on two key issues: abandoning its ambition to develop nuclear weapons; and their coyness about de-mining the Strait of Hormuz so that the flow of oil and gas to global markets could resume. In response, President Trump unleashed a torrent of social media messages, reinforced with a long phone-in appearance on Fox News explaining the U.S. position and response. “We're blockading the Strait of Hormuz,” the President said, and then some.I was fortunate to catch up with State of Tel Aviv and Beyond regular guest, Lt. Col. (Res.) Jonathan Conricus, former IDF spokesperson and senior fellow at FDD, to discuss these developments on Sunday night, Israel time. As you will hear, Conricus believes that the Iranian regime has egregiously miscalculated the resolve of President Trump to end their unilateral bullying and control of the vital shipping route. Iranian leadership has become too accustomed to western governments that are inclined to appease and pander rather than stick to principle. Conricus likens Iran's conduct to an organized crime syndicate - brazenly resorting to extortion and bullying.We also discuss the peculiar coverage of this ongoing war by much of the western media. And we touch on the situation in Lebanon, which is very much linked to Iran's power. So much is in flux and uncertain and the stakes are, as always, very high.Show your support for STLV at buymeacoffee.com/stateoftelavivPodcast NotesJonathan Conricus is a senior fellow with the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, a Washington D.C.-based think tank. He served in the IDF for 24 years, four of them as spokesman during the intense 11 days of the Guardian of the Walls Operation between Israel and Hamas. Now a reserve officer with the rank of Lt. Col., he is a sought-after speaker internationally and is frequently seen on major television news shows. Jonathan was born in Jerusalem to a Swedish father and an Israeli mother and spent his formative years in Sweden.State of Tel Aviv is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.stateoftelaviv.com/subscribe

Headlines:The IDF said it eliminated Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem's personal secretary in a strike near Beirut.Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said that Beirut isn't going to let any other government negotiate for a ceasefire on its behalf.The Trump administration is reportedly considering moving troops out of NATO countries after several of them hamstringed American efforts in Iran.Iran continues to strangle the Strait of Hormuz.--FDD Executive Director Jon Schanzer hosts a special SITREP episode of the FDD Morning Brief featuring FDD Senior Fellow Lt. Col. (Ret.) Jonathan Conricus and FDD CMPP Senior Director Bradley Bowman.They examine the implications of the ceasefire and negotiations between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran.Learn more at: https://www.fdd.org/fddmorningbrief

What exactly drove President Donald Trump's decision to join Israel in joint strikes against Iran? Ronen Bergman joins from Tel Aviv where he is a Senior Correspondent for Military and Intelligence Affairs for Yedioth Ahronoth and staff writer for The New York Times Magazine. He shares his reporting of how Netanyahu moved Trump toward a joint strike, and why he's staying quiet about it for now. Then, retired Lt. Col. Jonathan Conricus, former Israeli Defence Forces spokesperson and senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, breaks down the major Israeli military objectives and how close Israel is to achieving each one. Plus, what Arab Gulf states are privately telling Israel.  In this episode: 01:24 New Leader Wounded 06:42 Israel Aims And Limits 09:36 Regime Change Doubts 16:14 Israeli Public Mood 23:30 Intel Airpower Strategy 25:12 Introducing LT. COL. (RET.) Jonathan Conricus  29:48 Strait of Hormuz Threat 32:45 Stopping Enriched Uranium 36:21 War Communications as Force Multiplier  40:55 Regime Change Scenarios 43:58 Gulf States Defense  Show Notes:  Iran's New Supreme Leader Was Wounded Early in the War, Iranian and Israeli Officials Say - The New York Times  Hosted by Sir Richard Dearlove (former MI6 Chief) and Rosanna Lockwood (International Journalist) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Perhaps the biggest surprise of this war with Iran is how viciously the country is attacking its Arab neighbors. The UAE has been hammered, actually targeted with more missiles than were directed at Israel. Senior FDD fellow and regular State of Tel Aviv and Beyond guest, Lt. Col. (Res.) Jonathan Conricus gets into this bizarre development that no one anticipated. Initially, some pundits were assuming there was a brilliant Iranian plan behind these attacks. But as we discuss in this episode, it is now clear that Iran lashing out at its neighbors is the result of chaos in the government and military. We also zoom out to look at the broad waves of attacks on Iran by America and Israel and what they have accomplished; what remains to be done. If the murderous regime in Iran falls the geopolitical fallout will be huge; the most extensive and far reaching since WWII. We also take a hard look at the conduct of unprincipled western leadership - like that of UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. Great video clips in this episode and some awesome retro photos from the 70s. Who remembers the OPEC oil embargo after the 1973 Arab Israeli war, also known as the Yom Kippur War? And, of course - we discuss the very real possibility of boots on the ground in Iran. Whose boots?Show your support for STLV at buymeacoffee.com/stateoftelavivPodcast Notes:* Link to FDD report on Iran's Ballistic Missile Program, referred to in the podcast by Jonathan Conricus.* IDF video released on International Women's Day highlighting the extraordinary contribution of women in the Israeli Air Force, referred to in the podcast by Jonathan Conricus.Jonathan Conricus is a senior fellow with the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, a Washington D.C.-based think tank. He served in the IDF for 24 years, four of them as spokesman during the intense 11 days of the Guardian of the Walls Operation between Israel and Hamas. Now a reserve officer with the rank of Lt. Col., he is a sought-after speaker internationally and is frequently seen on major television news shows. Jonathan was born in Jerusalem to a Swedish father and an Israeli mother and spent his formative years in Sweden.State of Tel Aviv is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.stateoftelaviv.com/subscribe

THE MILITARY PARTNERSHIPS FUELING EPIC FURY---FDD Executive Director Jon Schanzer hosts a special SITREP featuring FDD experts Lt. Col. (Ret.) Jonathan Conricus and Bradley Bowman. They examine the U.S.-Israel military synchronization powering Operation Epic Fury as it unfolds.Learn more at: https://www.fdd.org/fddmorningbrief/

America launched a coordinated joint attack with Israel on Iran, in an operation known as Operation Epic Fury," which led to the death of the second supreme leader of Iran, Ali Khamenei. Many in the mainstream media were quick to denounce the attacks, and some media outlets quickly began spreading the false story that the attack also hit an elementary school, when in reality it was a failed launch within the Middle East that hit the school. Glenn also brings in his chief researcher, Jason Buttrill, to lay out how America got to this point and what we can expect in the coming months. Retired Lt. Col. Jonathan Conricus, former Israel Defense Forces spokesperson, joins to give his assessment of the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran. Author of "The Terminal List" book series and executive producer of the TV series of the same name Jack Carr joins to discuss the strikes against Iran from a fiction author's perspective. Glenn lays out what he believes is Trump's true objective in striking Iran and why he believes the strikes were warranted. After a weekend of thought, Glenn gives his four conclusions regarding the U.S.-Israeli strike on Iran.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s Monday, March 2, 2026 — The Scott Jennings Show is LIVE from Washington, D.C. as the United States and Israel decapitate the Iranian regime and launch a major air/naval campaign. We’ll track the battlefield, the risks (including U.S. casualties and a friendly-fire incident), and the media spin — plus breaking domestic violence and illegal-immigrant crime. Scott is joined by Rebecca Heinrichs, a national security analyst from the Hudson Institute, who provides expert analysis on the situation. They discuss the US military's strategy and the potential consequences of the war. Jonathan Conricus, a former spokesperson for the IDF, also joins the show to share his insights on the Israeli perspective and the coordination between the US and Israeli militaries. The conversation also touches on the media's coverage of the war, with Maya Sulkin, a journalist from the Free Press, sharing her thoughts on how the media is portraying the Ayatollah's death. The episode also includes a discussion about the domestic threats posed by Iranian sleeper cells and the US military's efforts to monitor and counter them. https://balanceofnature.com/ https://www.uaustin.org/ Visit https://www.Learscott.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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War with Iran is no longer a distant possibility. It's a looming reality. As tensions reach a boiling point, the question is no longer if the Middle East will shift, but when. n this urgent and eye-opening episode of Stakscast, Jonathan Conricus — Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and former international spokesman for the Israel Defense Forces — lays out what a potential U.S. strike on Iran could actually look like. We examine the growing threat from Tehran, the expanding shadow war encircling Israel, and what a full-scale conflict could mean not just for the region, but for the entire world. From Hamas' grip on Gaza to the strategic alignment between Qatar and Turkey, new power blocs are forming behind the scenes — and they could dramatically reshape the balance of power across the Middle East.  The lines are being drawn. The alliances are forming. And the world is watching. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.stateoftelaviv.comWe were fortunate to speak yesterday with Lt. Col. (Res.), senior fellow at FDD and regular on State of Tel Aviv and Beyond, Jonathan Conricus- who is catching his breath between speaking tours and consulting abroad. On Monday afternoon, moments after the news came that the remains of Ran Gvili had been identified in the Gaza Strip and were being return…

Hamas Violates Ceasefire and Maintains Political Control Guest: Jonathan Conricus Jonathan Conricus states that Hamas is systematically violating the ceasefire, deliberately stalling the release of hostages' bodies to maintain political leverage against Israel. Hamas is internally working to settle scores and communicate that they are "here to stay" as a governing force. Conricus notes that the release of nearly 2,000 Palestinian terrorists, including experienced operatives, significantly increases the likelihood that they will eventually resume terror activities.

Jonathan Conricus observes Qatar's unprecedented move to engage beyond conventional tools, which Israel is closely monitoring. He suggests Israel's recent strike could signify a new deterrence doctrine, making Hamas leaders in Doha more vulnerable. This pressure might compel Hamas to accept Israel's terms for ending the conflict, which include releasing hostages and surrendering, thereby preventing further destruction and suffering in Gaza, despite the significant costs involved for Israel. 1904 DOHA

CONTINUED Jonathan Conricus observes Qatar's unprecedented move to engage beyond conventional tools, which Israel is closely monitoring. He suggests Israel's recent strike could signify a new deterrence doctrine, making Hamas leaders in Doha more vulnerable. This pressure might compel Hamas to accept Israel's terms for ending the conflict, which include releasing hostages and surrendering, thereby preventing further destruction and suffering in Gaza, despite the significant costs involved for Israel. 1585 GAZA