Podcasts about khamenei

Air defense looks clean on a diagram. In real war, it is messy, conditional, and expensive in ways most people never see until the alarms are late and the interceptors are flying in bunches. We sit down with Daryl Cooper to translate the jargon and show what “layered missile defense” actually means when Iranian ballistic missiles, drones, and cruise missile threats pressure the system day after day. We walk through the U.S. missile defense stack in plain English: Aegis on ships, THAAD and Patriot batteries on land, the radar and satellite cueing that stitches everything into one shared track picture, and the uncomfortable truth that each layer covers the weaknesses of the others. We also get into why radar performance depends on physics and conditions, including clutter, sunrise effects, and smoke, and how losing early warning sensors can collapse warning time from minutes to seconds. That shift forces engagements into late mid-course or terminal phase, where hit probabilities drop and the price of staying safe becomes volleys of interceptors per incoming missile. Then we zoom out to the strategy and politics shaping the Iran Israel conflict and the wider Middle East war. We talk saturation tactics, multiple re-entry vehicles, engagement queue limits, and the core economic imbalance where defense often costs far more than offense. Finally, we tackle U.S. foreign policy fallout through the Tomahawk missile controversy and what happens when leaders deny what the weapons, timelines, and target decks can confirm. Subscribe for more deep dives, share this with a friend who wants a clearer view of missile defense and Middle East security, and leave a review with your biggest question after listening.

BREAKING: Trump reportedly briefed that Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is probably gay???U.S. intelligence believes Iran's new Supreme Leader is gay.The source: one of the CIA's most protected assets. The confidence: high enough to brief the President.Iran has executed thousands for exactly this since 1979.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

At the heart of the Iranian regime's defiant stance toward the United States and Israel in the war is Mojtaba Khamenei, the new supreme leader and a son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the regime's longtime ruler. Farnaz Fassihi, who covers Iran for The New York Times, discusses the extraordinary jockeying that led to his selection and whether the United States and Israel helped motivate Iran to replace one hard-line leader with another. Guest: Farnaz Fassihi, the United Nations bureau chief for The New York Times. She also covers Iran and how countries around the world deal with conflicts in the Middle East. Background reading:  Inside the deliberations, power plays and rivalries that led to the ascension of the younger Khamenei. Who is Iran's new supreme leader? Photo: Saeid Zareian/picture-alliance/dpa, via Associated Press Images For more information on today's episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

U.S. intelligence agencies recently briefed President Trump that Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, may be gay, based on human-source intelligence viewed as credible by spy agencies. The reports indicate that Mojtaba had a long-term relationship with a man close to the family and allegedly made advances toward male caregivers while hospitalized after the airstrike that killed his father. President Trump was stunned by the intelligence and laughed aloud during the briefing, with others in the room also finding it hilarious. The late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was said to have feared his son's suitability to rule the Islamic Republic partly for this reason, according to the same intelligence assessment. WE ALSO COVER: Trump explains oil production. America vs. Venezuela World Baseball Classics. Vice President JD Vance is the fraud czar.  Joy Reid compares U.S. to Iran. Airport delays continue in America. 00:00 Pat Gray UNLEASHED! 00:13 Happy St. Patrick's Day! 02:34 World Baseball Classic Final 07:40 War with Iran Continues 08:14 Trump on When War will End 09:44 Trump "War Out of Habit"? 12:26 Trump on Oil 14:04 Trump on Obliteration of Iran Weapons 16:22 Trump on Mojtaba Khamenei 17:22 The "Gayatollah" 21:05 Trump on France/Great Britain 24:11 U.S. Battle Plans on Ukraine Train 25:54 "Fraud Czar" JD Vance 33:12 Fat Five 46:16 NBC News Israel/Iran Poll 49:49 Trump on Taking over Cuba 53:01 Mike Lee on SAVE America Act 56:44 Deported Man Supports Trump?! 1:00:14 Irish President's Immigrant Message 1:07:06 Caller Patrick 1:07:59 Caller Tim 1:12:05 College Football Talk 1:17:06 TSA Delays 1:24:39 Joy Reid Compares U.S. with Iran 1:29:43 Caller Frank 1:32:47 Operation Epic Fear 1:34:11 Judges & Vaccine Schedules Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5. Malcolm Hoenlein (SEG 5):Hoenlein details the chaos surrounding Iranian succession, including reports that Mojtaba Khamenei is wounded. He describes regional economic devastation from the Strait of Hormuz closure and the use of destructive cluster munitions. (6)1876 PERSIA

In this episode, Michael talks about Saint Patrick's Day, but it's not just about the holiday. He dives into the irony of American celebrations vs. Ireland's approach, highlighting how the Irish are quietly erasing their own cultural heritage. The conversation also touches on the importance of authenticity and not just going through the motions. He discusses the story of the Iranian Ayatollah, Khamenei, and the surprising revelation about his personal life. The episode wraps up with a powerful message about solidarity and the importance of standing up for what's right, using the example of Irish New Yorker, President Robinson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most commentators believe the war with Iran will continue for at least a couple of weeks. A senior Iranian official told Reuters that the new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei "rejected proposals to reduce tensions and cease fire with the U.S.," which were conveyed to Tehran by two mediating countries. The official claimed that "Khamenei's position regarding revenge against the U.S. and Israel is very hardline. We must defeat them, and they must pay compensation." On Day 18 of the Iran war, reporter Mark Weiss spoke with Marc Zell, Chair of Republicans Overseas, Israel. (Photo: IDF Spokesperson)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bữa tối với món vịt quay Bắc Kinh năm 1989 đã giúp xây dựng quan hệ quân sự giữa Trung Quốc và Iran.Xem thêm.

Nuacht Mhall. Príomhscéalta na seachtaine, léite go mall.*Inniu an ceathrú lá déag de mhí an Mhárta. Is mise Oisín Mac Conamhna.Ta an cogadh idir Iosrael, Stáit Aontaithe Mheiriceá agus an Iaráin, fós ar siúl. Ainmníodh Mojtaba Khamenei, mac an Ayatollah Ali Khamenei a maraíodh ag tús an chogaidh, mar Ardcheannaire nua na hIaráine Dé Domhnaigh. Gortaíodh é san ionsaí a mharaigh a athair, agus níl sé le feiceáil go poiblí ó shin. Léadh ráiteas in a ainm ar theilifís stáit na hIaráine Déardaoin, inar gheall sé díoltas ar son na nIaránach atá maraithe sa chogadh go dtí seo, agus mhol sé Caolas Hormuz a choiméad dúnta. De ghnáth, bíonn thart ar 25% de tháirgeadh ola an domhain á iompar tríd an gCaolas, agus tá an dúnadh ag ardú phraghas na hola agus ag cur isteach ar gheilleagar an domhain go mór. Mhaígh Khamenei gur ionsaíodh bunscoil i Minab d'aon ghnó, ina maraíodh breis agus céad go leith cailíní óga; tá fianaise láidir go raibh Stáit Aontaithe Mheiriceá freagrach as an ionsaí. Dúirt Benjamin Netanyahu, príomhaire Iosrael, nach molfadh sé árachas saoil a scríobh ar Khamenei. I Londain Dé Céadaoin, diúltaíodh an t-achomharc a thóg Seirbhís Ionchúisimh na Corónach san Ard- Chúirt i gcoinne an bhreithiúnais go raibh siad as am agus ródhéanach ag cúiseamh Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, an rapálaí mór le rá leis an ngrúpa Kneecap, le cion líomhaintí go raibh sé ag tacú leis an eagraíocht thoirmiscthe Hezbollah ag ceolchoirm in 2024. Dúirt Ó hAnnaidh, a úsáideann an ainm stáitse Mo Chara, gur scór a trí in aghaidh a náid atá ann do Kneecap, agus nach raibh an próiseas uilig faoin sceimhlitheoireacht in aon chur, acht faoin bPalaistín, agus dúirt sé nach mbeidh sé ina thost, nach mbeidh Kneecap ina dtost, agus nach mbeidh muintir Iarthar Bhéal Feirste ina dtost. Dúirt Seirbhís Ionchúisimh na Corónach go nglacann siad leis an mbreithiúnas, agus go ndéanfaidh siad úasdatú ar a próisis dá réir. Ta pobail ar fud Éireann agus an domhain ag ullmhú le Lá Fhéile Pádraig a cheiliúradh, agus beidh both ag Conradh na Gaeilge i Londain ar Chearnóg Trafalgar ag an bhféile amárach. In Éirinn, ainmníodh Paddy Claffey, an fear is sine sa tír, mar Ard-Mhaor na paráide i gClóirtheach, Contae Uibh Fhailí. Tá Paddy ceithre bliana is céad d'aois, agus ina thuairim tá a shaol fada mar thoradh ar bhia maith, teaghlach maith, agus an aclaíocht a mbaineann le obair chrua. Dúirt sé gur mór an onóir dó bheith ina Ard-Mhaor, agus go bhfuil sé ag súil le slua ollmhór ann.*Léirithe ag Conradh na Gaeilge i Londain. Tá an script ar fáil i d'aip phodchraolta.*GLUAISCaolas Hormuz - the Strait of Hormuzgeilleagar an domhain - the global economyd'aon ghnó - on purposeSeirbhís Ionchúisimh na Corónach - the Crown Prosecution Serviceeagraíocht thoirmiscthe - proscribed organisationArd-Mhaor - Grand Marshal

Today's Headlines: Two shootings in one day. An attacker rammed an explosives-filled truck into a Michigan synagogue and opened fire — nearly empty due to a half-day, so no casualties besides the shooter. The FBI called it targeted antisemitic violence. Hours later, a man who served 11 years for supporting ISIS killed one person and injured two in a classroom at Old Dominion University before being subdued by ROTC students. Both are being investigated as terrorism. On the war: Iran's new Supreme Leader Khamenei made his first public statement — no surrender, Strait of Hormuz stays shut, and he will avenge his entire family's deaths. Both US and Israeli intelligence now agree the regime won't fall anytime soon, so Israel has quietly downgraded its goal from regime change to degrading Iran's military. The USS Gerald Ford, which Trump sent from Venezuela to Iran with zero maintenance time, had a laundry room fire and has broken plumbing. The U.S. Treasury is borrowing $50 billion a week, adding a trillion to the deficit over five months. Total national debt: $38.9 trillion. Congress passed a bipartisan housing bill 89-10. Trump said "no one gives a fuck about housing." Florida passed a law requiring a passport or birth certificate to register to vote. Epstein's accountant testified for six hours, claimed he saw nothing, and named five men who paid Epstein: Les Wexner, Glen Dubin, Steven Sinofsky, Leon Black, and the Rothschild family — which accounted for maybe 30 seconds of testimony. The Pentagon banned photographers because Hegseth didn't like his pictures. The White House made a war hype video using NFL footage without consent. Trump has been gifting cabinet members Florsheim shoes in the wrong size. And finally, he gave Jake Paul his "complete and total endorsement" for no office, no race, and no discernible reason. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: AP News: Man who rammed his vehicle into Michigan synagogue was naturalized citizen from Lebanon, DHS says WaPo: Islamic State sympathizer opens fire at Old Dominion University, killing one Bloomberg: Bibi says no guarantee of Iran regime change WSJ: Israeli Officials Think Iran's Regime Isn't Likely to Fall Soon WSJ: U.S. Air Force Refueling Plane Crashes in Iraq WaPo: U.S. sailors injured in fire aboard aircraft carrier supporting Iran war NYT: Iran War Live Updates: U.S. Refueling Plane Crashes in Iraq, Military Says Fortune: The U.S. borrowed $50 billion a week for the past five months, finds the CBO ProPublica: Credit Bureaus Are Leaving More Mistakes on Frustrated Consumers' Reports Under Trump's CFPB The Guardian: Senate again fails to pass homeland security funding as department shutdown nears one month – live | US Congress AP News: Senate passes bipartisan housing bill to improve access and affordability Punchbowl: Trump dismisses housing fight in push for SAVE Act NBC News: Richard Kahn, Jeffrey Epstein's longtime accountant, gives closed-door testimony to House Oversight Committee NYT: Florida Republicans Pass Bill Requiring Proof of Citizenship to Vote WaPo: Pentagon bars photographers over ‘unflattering' Hegseth photos WaPo: Former NFL players decry White House video mixing big hits, airstrikes WSJ: Trump Is Obsessed With These $145 Shoes—and Won't Let Anyone Leave Without a Pair NYT: Trump Endorses Jake Paul, Who Isn't Running for Office Subscribe to the Betches News Room and join the Morning Announcements group chat. Go to: ⁠⁠⁠betchesnews.substack.com Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John once again talks about the War in the Middle East. Pentagon officials told Congress the first week of war in Iran has cost the people of the United States more than $11 Billion. Refineries and tankers in and around the Strait of Hormuz continue to come under attack from Iranian drones and missiles, with new supreme leader Khamenei promising the fun will continue until the US feels the economic pain of its actions. Then, he interviews democrat Crystal Rhoades who has been the Douglas County Clerk of the District Court in Nebraska. Rhoades is running for election to the House to represent Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District in the Democratic primary scheduled on May 12th. Rhoades served as a public service commissioner from 2015 to 2023.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The main focus of today's discussion is the urgent human rights crisis in Iran, highlighted through the powerful stories of our guest, Zolal Habibi, an Iranian human rights activist whose life is deeply linked to the fight for freedom, dignity, and justice. For over twenty years, Zolal has been a strong voice advocating for the silenced, especially on women's rights and democratic reform during times of significant societal upheaval. As we explore the challenging situation in modern Iran, marked by unprecedented protests, a militarized crackdown, and severe human rights abuses, we will examine Zolal's insights on the effects of recent regime changes and the persistent resilience of the Iranian people. The complex geopolitical issues, along with the worsening economic conditions caused by ongoing conflict, offer a multi-layered perspective on this urgent humanitarian crisis. Our discussion aims not only to shed light on the struggles of those oppressed in Iran but also to consider the wider implications for global peace and stability, stressing the importance of supporting the Iranian people's pursuit of self-determination and justice.In a powerful exploration of Iran's fight for justice and human rights, Zola Habib shares her compelling insights with Rev. Dr. Keith Haney. The podcast goes beyond simple discussion, immersing listeners in the harsh realities faced by the Iranian people during an unprecedented national uprising. Zola describes the seismic changes happening in Iran, especially after the death of the Supreme Leader and the subsequent increase in state violence. This conversation serves as a call to recognize the human toll of political repression, as Zola recounts firsthand stories of brutality against protesters and the systematic targeting of dissenters. Additionally, the discussion examines the strategic impact of international responses to these crises and advocates for strong support for those daring to challenge the regime. The podcast ultimately aims to equip its audience with knowledge and empathy, urging a collective commitment to the Iranian resistance and a deeper critique of the geopolitical factors that worsen human suffering in the region.Takeaways: The current state of Iran is characterized by unprecedented protests and governmental repression, resulting in a humanitarian crisis. Zolal Habibi's advocacy for human rights in Iran stems from personal tragedy, as her father was a victim of political violence. The Iranian regime's attempt to maintain control through lethal force has led to widespread casualties and arrests, creating a volatile environment. The transitional leadership in Iran, marked by the ascendance of Khamenei's son, indicates a continuity of the regime's oppressive policies rather than a departure from them. The international community's response to the Iranian plight must prioritize supporting the resistance movement rather than engaging in appeasement tactics. The resilience of the Iranian people amidst severe repression highlights their unwavering commitment to democracy and justice, necessitating global solidarity. Links referenced in this episode:iranfreedom.orgaction@iranfreedom.orghttps://maryamrajavi4change.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/zolalhabibi/https://www.ncr-iran.org/en/https://www.becomingbridgebuilders.org/podcastMentioned in this episode:My friend Dr. Noah St. John calls this 'the invisible brake.' He's giving our listeners a free Revenue Ceiling Audit to help you see what's REALLY holding you back. You'll also get a FREE 30-day membership to Noah Bot, giving you access to Dr. Noah's 30 years of experience to help you reach your next level. But hurry, because there are only 50 available this month. So if you're tired of being stuck at the same revenue level and want to finally break through, get your FREE Revenue Ceiling Audit at https://www.noahvault.com?aff=d28bf6c78150c7f09896297dfe1701c1cd191ac6fc9976779212cec5d38e94d6

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said on Friday that Iran's new leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is wounded and likely disfigured, questioning Khamenei's ability to lead. Khamenei has not been seen by Iranians since his selection by a clerical assembly on Sunday, and his first comments came in a statement read out by a television presenter on Thursday.All six crew members aboard a U.S. military refuelling aircraft have been confirmed dead after it crashed in western Iraq, U.S. Central Command said on Friday. CENTCOM ruled out the cause of the crash as either hostile fire or friendly fire. The identities of the deceased service members are being withheld until next of kin have been notified.

Who is Mojtaba Khamenei — Iran's new Supreme Leader? Who was the Ayatollah Ali Khamenei?In this episode of the Burn Bag Podcast, A'ndre Gonawela is joined by Vali Nasr, the Majid Khadduri Professor of Middle East Studies and International Affairs at Johns Hopkins SAIS and one of the leading scholars of Iranian politics and Shia leadership structures.Nasr breaks down the power structure of the Islamic Republic following the assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the rise of his son Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran's new Supreme Leader. The leadership transition comes as the war between the United States, Israel, and Iran continues to escalate, with Tehran threatening to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed and expand attacks across the region.In this conversation, Nasr explains:Who Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was and how he shaped modern IranHow the Supreme Leader actually governs inside the Islamic RepublicThe role of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Iran's power structureWhat Mojtaba Khamenei's leadership means for the regime and the warWho is making wartime decisions inside Iran right nowWhether the conflict represents an existential fight for the Islamic RepublicAs the war intensifies and global energy markets react to tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, this episode provides a clear guide to how Iran's leadership thinks — and what it means for the future of the conflict.

Trump maakt in Iran exact dezelfde fout als Bush in Irak. Een land verwoesten zonder enig plan voor de dag erna. Waar de VS in 2003 vastliepen in het woestijnzand van Bagdad, dreigt nu een nog groter moeras in Teheran. Maarten van Rossem en Tom Jessen leggen uit waarom het doden van Khamenei geen overwinning is, maar het startschot voor een chaos die de hele regio en later ook de VS destabiliseert.De wereldeconomie wankelt. De blokkade van de Straat van Hormuz en de aanval op olieraffinaderijen is een directe aanval op onze portemonnee. De tactische succesjes van Trump ontketenen een economische schokgolf die de wereldhandel verlamt.Het pijnlijkste bewijs van het Amerikaanse verlies is de totale technologische misrekening. Terwijl de VS hun strategische munitievoorraden in sneltempo opsnoepen, kijken China en Rusland lachend toe hoe de grootmacht zichzelf buitenspel zet.Liever kijken? De videoversie staat nu hier.Meer achtergronden op onze Substack.

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Iran's new supreme leader breaks his silence. Mojtaba Khamenei issues his first message since taking power after the death of his father, declaring the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed and warning that Iran will continue targeting U.S. military bases across the region. The war with Iran may be expanding beyond the battlefield. A major U.S. medical technology company is hit by a suspected Iranian cyberattack that disables thousands of employee phones and laptops, raising concerns that Tehran may be opening a new digital front in the conflict. 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 Ridge Wallet: Upgrade your wallet today! Get 10% Off @Ridge with code PDB at https://www.Ridge.com/PDB#Ridgepod StopBox: Get firearm security redesigned and save 10% off @StopBoxUSA with code PDB10 at https://stopboxusa.com/PDB10 #stopboxpod BRUNT Workwear: Get $10 Off at BRUNT with code PDB at https://www.bruntworkwear.com/PDB #Bruntpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, the new Iranian Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, gave his first statement pledging to continue blocking the Strait of Hormuz.This was delivered not by Khamenei himself, but by a newsreader on Iranian state TV speaking over a photo of him, sparking further speculation as to his health and whereabouts.Alex and James are joined by Jane Corbin, Panorama film maker, and Baran Abbasi, reporter and presenter for BBC Persian, to discuss what to make of the new Supreme Leader's statement.Plus, diplomatic correspondent, James Landale, joins Alex and James from Kyiv to analyse what the US-Israeli war with Iran means for the war in Ukraine and how President Zelensky and President Putin have responded.You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscordGet in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a WhatsApp on +44 0330 123 9480.New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bbc.in/4guXgXd Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. The presenters were James Cook and Alex Forsyth. It was made by Anna Harris with Shiler Mahmoudi and Harry Craig. The social producers were Joe Wilkinson and Gabriel Purcell-Davis. The technical producer was Rohan Madison. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

Watch us on Youtube: https://youtu.be/vQ0o0F07o2k Subscribe to get bonus episodes, read more about the team, and catch us on every platform we're on! > https://bit.ly/unholy-podcast Naomi Alderman on Substack: look at me. I'm here. I'm the ultimate product of Hitler's defeat: https://naomialderman.substack.com/p/look-at-me-im-here-im-the-ultimate Day 13 of the war with Iran — and the conflict just got bigger. Overnight, 200 rockets were fired at Israel from Lebanon. Hezbollah, which many believed had been neutered, is back.  This week, Yonit and Jonathan take stock of a war that is growing, not winding down. They're joined by General David Petraeus — former CIA Director, commander of coalition forces in Iraq and Afghanistan, and one of the most clear-eyed voices on American military strategy. Petraeus breaks down what the US and Israel have actually achieved so far: missile launches are down over 90%, air defenses have been dismantled, and over 6,000 targets hit. But the new Khamenei? "We wanted a Delcy Rodriguez," he says. "We got a young Kim Jong-un." And he's blunt about what comes next: Iran's a million men under arms, and nobody has a clean exit. Then: a very different conversation. Jonathan talks to novelist and broadcaster Naomi Alderman about why she thinks Marty Supreme is the most intensely Jewish movie she's ever seen.  Plus: the Mensch and Chutzpah awards return. The Academy of Hebrew Language gets hacked by Iranians. Their response? Perfect. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For about two weeks, U.S. and Israeli forces have bombarded Iran. They have targeted Iranian military and nuclear sites. They have slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and other top Iranian officials. They have even sunk an Iranian vessel deep in the Indian Ocean. Iran has responded by hurling missiles and drones at targets in the Gulf, Israel, and elsewhere in what has become a surprisingly broad and sustained retaliation. U.S. President Donald Trump has promised Iranians some kind of regime change, but that will not be so simple. Iran has declared Khamenei's son Mojtaba to be his successor, a move that seems to double down on the old order.  In this two-part episode, Senior Editor Daniel Block spoke with leading experts on the course of the war, the future of the Iranian regime, and the upheaval and uncertainty in the wider region.  First, Afshon Ostovar, an associate professor of national security affairs at the Naval Postgraduate School, explored how the Islamic Republic has been reshaped by the attacks—and what it would take to truly dismantle the regime. Then, Sanam Vakil, the director of the Middle East and North Africa program at Chatham House, discussed the widening remit of the war and how it has upended the assumptions and hopes of many Gulf countries.  Block spoke with Ostovar and Vakil on Tuesday, March 10. Both agree that while much remains uncertain about the trajectory of the war, it is already remaking Iran, the Gulf, and the wider Middle East in dangerous ways. You can find sources, transcripts, and more episodes of The Foreign Affairs Interview at https://www.foreignaffairs.com/podcasts/foreign-affairs-interview.

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durée : 00:39:54 - L'Invité(e) des Matins - par : Guillaume Erner, Yoann Duval - Comment un pays qui avait connu, en 1906, la première révolution constitutionnelle du monde musulman a-t-il pu produire la République islamique ? Et que nous dit cette trajectoire sur l'islam politique mondial, à l'heure où Khamenei vient d'être tué sous les bombes américano-israéliennes ? - réalisation : Félicie Faugère - invités : Stéphanie Roza Chargée de recherches au CNRS, spécialiste des Lumières et de la Révolution française.; Amirpasha Tavakkoli Docteur en sciences politiques, enseignant à Sciences Po Reims; Laurence Louër Chercheuse à Sciences Po, CERI, spécialiste des monarchies du Golfe, rédactrice en chef de la revue Critique Internationale, publie “Sunnites et Chiites – Histoire politique d'une discorde,” (Seuil, 2017)

C dans l'air du 12 mars 2026 - Détroit d'Ormuz : les nouvelles menaces de KhameneiExperts :- Général Nicolas Richoux, ancien commandant de la 7ème brigade blindée et attaché de défense à Berlin- Frédéric Encel - docteur en géopolitique, enseignant à Sciences Po Paris et à la Paris business school PSB, auteur de La guerre mondiale n'aura pas lieu aux éditions Odile Jacob- Isabelle Lasserre - Correspondante diplomatique au Figaro, auteure de « Les fantômes de Munich, publié aux éditions de l'Observatoire.- Jean-Dominique Merchet - journaliste pour l'Express, spécialiste des relations internationales et des questions de défense, auteur de Sommes-nous prêts pour la guerre.

C dans l'air du 12 mars 2026 - Détroit d'Ormuz : les nouvelles menaces de KhameneiLe cours du pétrole repasse les 100 dollars ce jeudi, malgré un déblocage massif de réserves stratégiques. Le déblocage de 400 millions de barils de pétrole, décidé hier par l'Agence internationale de l'énergie, n'a pas suffi à calmer les marchés financiers, alors que l'Iran fait ces dernières heures de plus en plus de dégâts sur les infrastructures pétrolières dans les pays du Golfe.Bases américaines, réserves de carburant, usines de dessalement, mais aussi aéroports et hôtels sont ciblés par les Gardiens de la révolution, qui menacent désormais aussi les géants de la tech implantés dans la région, les infrastructures électriques ainsi que les centres économiques et les banques.Le Qatar, le Koweït, Bahreïn et les Émirats arabes unis sont particulièrement visés. L'inquiétude gagne la région, soucieuse de préserver son image de havre de sécurité, et les autorités locales multiplient les interdictions de diffusion de photos ou de vidéos des frappes ou des dégâts. À Dubaï, 300 personnes ont été arrêtées pour avoir publié « des informations trompeuses ainsi que des rumeurs », a affirmé le ministère de l'Intérieur de ce petit État du Golfe. Elles ont été appréhendées par le service de lutte contre les crimes économiques et cybernétiques du ministère. Des résidents des Émirats arabes unis avaient reçu ces derniers jours des SMS les alertant d'éventuelles poursuites judiciaires en cas de partage d'images sensibles ou de diffusion « d'informations non fiables ».La guerre en Iran ébrèche la vitrine de stabilité soigneusement entretenue par les monarchies du Golfe, et plusieurs établissements financiers ont demandé à leur personnel d'évacuer leurs bureaux.Parallèlement, la bataille navale s'intensifie. Deux pétroliers ont été attaqués au large de l'Irak, faisant au moins un mort et plusieurs disparus et le nouveau Guide suprême Mojtaba Khamenei a appelé à maintenir le détroit d'Ormuz fermé. Dans le même temps, Israël a annoncé ce jeudi mener des frappes « à grande échelle » sur l'Iran et avoir frappé, près de Téhéran, un site présenté comme lié au développement d'armes nucléaires. Experts :- Général Nicolas Richoux, ancien commandant de la 7ème brigade blindée et attaché de défense à Berlin- Frédéric Encel - docteur en géopolitique, enseignant à Sciences Po Paris et à la Paris business school PSB, auteur de La guerre mondiale n'aura pas lieu aux éditions Odile Jacob- Isabelle Lasserre - Correspondante diplomatique au Figaro, auteure de « Les fantômes de Munich, publié aux éditions de l'Observatoire.- Jean-Dominique Merchet - journaliste pour l'Express, spécialiste des relations internationales et des questions de défense, auteur de Sommes-nous prêts pour la guerre.

Greta Privitera riassume quello che ha detto la nuova Guida suprema dell'Iran nel suo primo discorso (letto da una giornalista). Lorenzo Cremonesi spiega chi ha lanciato alcuni droni contro la nostra base in Iraq e quali rischi corrono i militari. Gabriele Principato racconta delle dimissioni del fondatore del celebre ristorante tristellato Noma di Copenaghen, dopo le numerose accuse di violenze fisiche e psicologiche sui suoi collaboratoriIsraele: «Teheran ci lancia missili, stop ai luoghi culto a Gerusalemme». Mojtaba Khamenei: «Lo Stretto di Hormuz deve restare chiuso»Missile contro la base italiana a Erbil, cosa è successo: ore 23.30, tremano le finestreRené Redzepi lascia il Noma dopo 23 anni per le accuse di violenza: «Le scuse non bastano, faccio un passo indietro»

durée : 00:24:43 - Journal de 18h - Le régime iranien crie vengeance. Un message du nouveau guide suprême appelle à continuer le blocage du détroit d'Ormuz, sauf pour les navires de certains pays amis de l'Iran. Aux États-Unis, les services de renseignement sont convaincus que le régime des mollahs n'est pas près de tomber.

Glenn starts the show by connecting a few stories that at first glance are unrelated, but Glenn pieces them together to show how power is working in America. These stories include the latest update in the SAVE America Act, the coverage of the Iranian conflict, and how Democrats are reacting to current conflicts. Glenn warns that life doesn't move at a consistent pace and encourages people to take some time to fully acknowledge where they are and soak it all in. Sharyl Attkisson joins to break down the real numbers of how many violent crimes are connected to illegal immigrants. Former acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf joins to warn that after the U.S.-Israel strikes in Iran, America must prepare for strikes on the homeland. Glenn shares the DM he received from Elon Musk regarding the current situation with Cuba. Where is the coverage of the Iranian women's soccer team, who removed their hijabs in their team photo? Glenn tells the horrifying story of a prank on a beloved teacher that went wrong, leading to the arrests of the teenagers involved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are Iranians actually experiencing right now? Suzi speaks with Yassamine Mather, an Iranian socialist who has been in direct contact with relatives, colleagues, and comrades inside Iran throughout the bombing. Yassamine is chair of Hands Off the People of Iran, editor of Critique, and researcher at Oxford's Middle East Centre. She describes near-hourly strikes, hospitals hit, internet cut, and a propaganda war in which state TV claims nothing happened while satellite channels say nothing is left. She explains why Trump's promise to 'liberate' Iran has had opposite effects: People who were in January's anti-regime protests are now joining pro-government demonstrations — not for the regime, but out of rage at foreign attack. She assesses Khamenei's death, the removal of his brake on IRGC adventurism, Netanyahu's real objective (to destroy Iran as a country, not just its nuclear program), and why this war makes 2003 look well planned. She also addresses dangerous illusions some on the Left hold about Russia or China as potential saviors. She closes with a new initiative: Nur, a project for regional solidarity across Iran, Palestine, and the Arab world, launched with veteran socialist Moshé Machover. Jacobin Radio with Suzi Weissman features conversations with leading thinkers and activists, with a focus on labor, the economy, and protest movements.

Subscribe now for the full episode and access to all of our breaking news specials. Danny and Derek give an update on the war in Iran and the region. They discuss Israeli strikes on fuel depots outside Tehran and the growing civilian toll, the pace of Iranian missile and drone retaliation against Israel, the selection of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran's new supreme leader, and the regional expansion of the conflict including ongoing Israeli attacks in Lebanon. Note: After the time of recording, ⁠CNN confirmed⁠ that Iran is placing mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we talk about Khamenei, Trump, and Netanyahu.We also discuss Venezuela, Cuba, and cartels.Recommended Book: Plagues upon the Earth by Kyle HarperTranscriptAli Hosseini Khamenei was an opposition politician in the lead-up to the Iranian Revolution that, in 1979, resulted in the overthrow of the Shah—the country's generally Western government-approved royal leader—and installed the Islamic Republic, an extremely conservative Shia government that took the reins of Iran following the Shah's toppling.Khamenei was Iran's third president, post-Shah, and he was president during the Iran-Iraq War from 1981-1989, during which the Supreme Leader of Iran, the head of the country, Ruhollah Khomeini sought the overthrow of then Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein. Khomeini died the same year the war ended, 1989, and Khamenei was elected to the role of Supreme Leader by the country's Assembly of Experts, which is responsible for determining such roles.The new Supreme Leader Khamenei was reportedly initially concerned that he wasn't suitable for the role, as his predecessor was a Grand Ayatollah of the faith, while he was just a mid-rank cleric, but the constitution of Iran was amended so that higher religious office was no longer required in a Supreme Leader, and in short order Khamenei moved to expound upon Iran's non-military nuclear program, to expand the use and reach of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, in-country and throughout the region, and he doubled-down on supporting regional proxies like Hezbollah in Lebanon, the Houthis in Yemen, and Hamas in Gaza, incorporating them into the so-called Axis of Resistance that stands against Western interests in the region—the specifics of which have varied over the decades, but which currently includes the aforementioned Hezbollah and Houthis, alongside smaller groups in neighboring countries, like Shiite militias in Bahrain, and forces that operate in other regional spheres of influence, like North Korea, Venezuela, and at times, portions of the Syrian government.Khamenei also reinforced the Iranian government's power over pretty much every aspect of state function, disempowering political opponents, cracking down on anyone who doesn't toe a very conservative extremist line—women showing their hair in public, for instance, have been black-bagged and sometimes killed while in custody—and thoroughly entangled the functions of state with the Iranian military, consolidating essentially all power under his office, Supreme Leader, while violently cracking down on anyone who opposed his doing whatever he pleased, as was the case with a wave of late-2025, early 2026 protests across the country, during which Iranian government forces massacred civilians, killing somewhere between 3,000 and 35,000 people, depending on whose numbers you believe.What I'd like to talk about today is a new war with Iran, kicked off by attacks on the country from Israel and the United States that led with the killing of Khamenei and a bunch of his higher-up officers, how this conflict is spreading across the region and concerns about that spreading, and what might happen next.—On February 28, 2026, the US and Israel launched a wave of joint air attacks against Iran, hitting mostly military and government sites across the country. One of the targets was Khamenei's compound, and his presence there, above-ground, which was unusual for him, as he spent most of his time deep underground in difficult-to-hit bunkers, alongside a bunch of government and military higher-ups, may have been the rationale for launching all of these attacks on that day, as the attackers were able to kill him and five other top-level Iranian leaders, who he was meeting with, at the same time.This wave of attacks followed the largest military buildup of US forces in the Middle East since the invasion of Iraq back in 2003, and while military and government targets were prioritized, that initial wave also demolished a lot of civilian structures, including schools, hospitals, and the Grand Bazaar in Tehran, leading to a whole lot of civilian casualties and fatalities, as well.In response, Iran launched hundreds of ballistic missiles and drones at Israel, and at US bases throughout the region—these bases located in otherwise uninvolved countries, including Qatar, Bahrain, the UAE, Kuwait, Iraq, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia. Iranian missiles and drones also hit non-military targets, and in some cases maybe accidentally hit civilian infrastructure, in Azerbaijan, and Oman, alongside a British military base on the island of Cyprus.The Iranian president apologized in early March for his country's lashing out at pretty much everyone, saying that there were miscommunications within the Iranian military, and that Iran wouldn't hit anyone else, including countries with US bases, so long as US attacks didn't originate from those bases.Despite that apology, though, Iranian missiles and drones continued to land in many of those neighboring countries following his remarks, raising questions about communications and control within the now-decapitated Iranian military.This new conflict follows long-simmering tensions between Iran and Israel—the former of which has said it will someday wipe the latter from the face of the Earth, considering its existence an abomination—and long-simmering tensions related to Iran's nuclear program, which the government has continuously said is just for civilian, energy purposes, but which pretty much everyone suspects, with a fair bit of evidence, is, in parallel, also a weapons program.Iran's influence throughout the region has been truncated in recent years, due to a sequence of successes by the Israeli military and intelligence services, which allowed them to hobble or nearly wipe out traditional Iranian proxy forces like Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis, which have collectively surrounded and menaced Israel for decades.Those menacing forces more or less handled, Israel has become more aggressive in its confrontations with Iran, exchanging large air attacks several times over the past handful of years, and the US under Trump's second term continues to see Iran as the main opposition to their efforts to build a US-aligned counterbalance against Russian and Chinese influence in the Middle East, with Israel, Saudi Arabia, and increasingly entities like Qatar and the UAE playing ball with the West, while Iran and its allies stand firm against the West.Trump has regularly threatened to act in Iran, usually waiting for the Iranian government to do something really bad, like that recent massacre of civilians following those large anti-government protests in late-2025, early 2026, and that to some degree has served as justification for the massing of US military assets in the region, leading up to this attack.Now that the attack has launched, a new war triggered, the question is how big it will get and how long it will last.For the moment, it looks like Iran's government and military is very much on the back foot, a lot of their assets taken out in that initial wave, and they're still scrambling to put someone in charge to replace Khamenei and those other higher-ups who were assassinated at the outset of this war—that'll likely change soon, maybe even before this episode goes live. But whomever takes the reins will have quite the task ahead of them, probably—according to many analysts, at least—aiming to just hold out until the US runs out of ammunition, which is expected to happen within a week or so, at which point Iran can launch surgical attacks, aiming to make this war too expensive, in terms of money and US lives, for the Trump administration to continue investing in, as money and lives are especially expensive in an election year, which 2026 is. So the idea is to grind the US down until it makes more political sense for Trump to just declare victory and leave, rather than allowing this to become a Vietnam or Afghanistan situation for his administration.It's also generally expected that when the US pulls out, Israel probably will too, as they've already made their point, tallied a bunch of victories, and set Iran back in a lot of ways; they could walk away whenever they like and say they won. And Iran would probably be incentivized to, at that point, avoid doing anything that would lead to more punishment, though they would almost certainly immediately begin rebuilding the same exact centralized, militarized infrastructure that was damaged, the only difference being they would have someone else on top, as the Supreme Leader. Relations could be even worse moving forward, but it would probably be at least a few years before Iran could do anything too significant to their regional enemies, which I guess if you're Israel does, in fact, represent a win.But considering the unlikelihood of permanent change in Iran, the big question here, in the minds of many, is what this war, this attack, is even for.For Israel, the main purpose of any attack against Iran is to weaken or destroy an enemy that has made no secret about wanting to weaken and destroy them. For the US, though, and the Trump administration more specifically, the point of all this isn't as clear.Some contend that this is another effort to steal attention and headlines from the increasingly horrifying revelations coming out of the investigation into the Epstein files, which seem to indicate Trump himself was involved in all sorts of horrible, pedophilic sexual assault activities with the late human-trafficker.Some suspect that the apparent victory in grabbing former Venezuelan president Maduro from his own country and whisking him away to the US without suffering any US casualties has emboldened Trump, and that he's going to use the time he's got to take out anyone he doesn't like, and may even specifically target authoritarian leaders who will not be missed—who oppress and kill their own people—because then it's difficult for his political opponents to call him out on these efforts.Most Venezuelans are happy to see Maduro gone, and many Iranians celebrated when Khamenei was assassinated. Trump has publicly stated that he intends to go after Cuba, next, and continues to suggest he wants a war of sorts with Mexican and south and central American cartels, which follows this same pattern of demonstrating a muscular, aggressive, militarized United States doing whatever it wants, even to the point of kidnapping or assassinating foreign leaders, but doing so in a way that is difficult to argue against, because the leaders and other forces being taken out are so horrible, at times to the point of being monstrous, that these acts, as illegal as they are according to internal laws, can still seem very justified, through some lenses.Still others have said they believe this is purely an Israeli op, and the US under Trump is just helping out one of Trump's buddies, Israel's Netanyahu, who wants to keep his country embroiled in war in order to avoid being charged for corruption.The real rationale could be a combination of these and other considerations, but the threat here, regionally, is real, especially if Iran continues to lash out at its neighbors.This part of the world is renowned for its fuel reserves and exports, and every time there's a Middle Eastern conflict, energy prices rise, globally, and other nations that produce such exports, like Russia, benefit financially because they can charge more for their oil and gas for a while—gas prices in the US have already increased by 14% over the past week as a result of the conflict—and those increases also then the raises the price of all sorts of other goods, spiking inflation.Another huge concern here, though, is that this part of the world is highly reliant on the desalination of water just to survive; massive desalination plants, most located along the coast, where they are very exposed to military threats, are at risk if Iran and Saudi Arabia, or Kuwait, or Oman start firing at each other in earnest.About 90% of Kuwait's drinking water comes from these sorts of plants, and about 86% of Oman's and 70% of Saudi Arabia's do, as well.Earlier in this war, a US strike damaged an Iranian desalination plant, and the Iranian foreign minister made a not-so-veiled threat against such plants in neighboring countries, saying the US set the precedent of attacking such infrastructure, not them.Worth noting here, too, is that many desalination plants are attached to power stations, located within the same facility, so attacks on power infrastructure, which are already common in any conflict, could also lead to more damaged desalination plants, all of which could in turn create massive humanitarian crises, as people living in some of the hottest, driest parts of the world find themselves, in the millions, without drinkable water.The potential for a spiraling humanitarian disaster increases with each passing day, then, which would seem to increase the likelihood that someone will stop, declare victory, and move on to the next conflict. But there's always the chance the one or more of the involved forces will clamp down and decide that it's in their best interest to keep things going as long as possible, instead—and in this case, it would likely be Iran playing that role, locking the US and Israel and their allies into a grinding, long-term conflict that no one would actually win.Show Noteshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Axis_of_Resistancehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_and_state_funeral_of_Ruhollah_Khomeinihttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_massacreshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ali_Khameneihttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assassination_of_Ali_Khameneihttps://www.eurasiareview.com/08032026-strikes-continue-despite-iranian-presidents-apology/https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/trump-rejects-settling-iran-war-raises-prospect-killing-all-its-potential-2026-03-08/https://www.reuters.com/world/us/irans-retaliation-began-us-officials-scrambled-arrange-evacuations-2026-03-07/https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/mapping-crisis-iran-visual-explainer-2026-03-06/https://apnews.com/live/iran-war-israel-trump-03-08-2026https://apnews.com/article/iran-israel-us-march-8-2026-f0b20dbffaea9351ae1e54183ffe53ffhttps://apnews.com/article/iran-war-desalination-water-oil-middle-east-12b23f2fa26ed5c4a10f80c4077e61cehttps://apnews.com/video/trump-says-us-will-turn-attention-to-cuba-after-war-with-iran-91c3f239c18349fdb409f901c50b7e71https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/03/08/world/iran-war-trump-israel-lebanonhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/08/us/politics/trump-russia-ukraine-iran-war.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/07/us/politics/iran-war-first-week.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/03/08/opinion/iran-war-ayatollah.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war This is a public episode. 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Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. US bureau chief Jacob Magid joins host Jessica Steinberg for today's episode. During a briefing and in a one-on-one phone interview with Magid, US President Donald Trump discusses a possible timeframe for ending the war with Iran, a decision he says will be made with Israel. The US leader notes that if the regime harms oil exports, he will strike Iran harder than before. Magid notes that Trump is not happy with the choice of the new Iranian leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, but isn't discussing his removal, unlike Israel, which has not ruled out his assassination. He also discusses whether Trump is betraying anti-regime protestors by not creating a government that will support them. There appears to be some behind-the-scenes discomfort with the war against Iran from Vice President JD Vance, reports Magid, although the Vice President has been publicly supportive of the continued operation. Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: Trump: Iran war could be over soon, but not this week; oil disruption would trigger harsher strikes Trump to Times of Israel: It’ll be a ‘mutual’ decision with Netanyahu regarding when Iran war ends Netanyahu tells Iranians freedom is near as Israel hits Iran’s oil depots for first time Trump: ‘I have to be involved’ in picking Iran’s next leader, Khamenei’s son ‘unacceptable’ Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by Ari Schlacht. IMAGE: President Donald Trump speaks at a news conference, Monday, March 9, 2026, at Trump National Doral Miami in Doral, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Nicolle Wallace covers everything that has transpired a week after Donald Trump waged war with Iran. 8 U.S. service members have died, the White House did not rule out a draft, the Wall Street Journal says we are facing the worst energy crisis since the 1970s, and the Iranian regime has named Khamenei's son, Mojtaba Khamenei, as the new Ayatollah. Amid all the chaos, Trump told a CBS reporter today that the war is Iran “is very complete.” Later, Nicolle covers reporting from the Daily Mail that suggests that the White House is blocking the publication of a report by the FBI, Homeland Security, and the National Counterterrorism Center which warns local law enforcement across the U.S. of the potential of terrorist attacks due to the war in Iran. 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.

Supporters of the Iranian regime have taken to the streets to celebrate the selection of the country's new spiritual leader, Mojtaba Khamenei. He will replace his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in US-Israeli strikes on the first day of the war. Shortly after the announcement, Iran launched a fresh wave of missile and drone strikes at targets in Israel and across the Middle East. The price of crude oil has surged above $110 a barrel - a four-year high - as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed because of the war. In other news, the left-wing coalition of the Colombian President, Gustavo Petro, is projected to have won the most votes in Senate elections - but will not gain a majority. And scientists in the Caribbean say they've discovered previously unknown sea creatures.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

Patrick Bet-David, Tom Ellsworth, Adam Sosnick, and Vincent Oshana break down Mojtaba Khamenei being named Iran's new Supreme Leader, Trump demanding Iran's unconditional surrender as the war escalates, the Strait of Hormuz disruption sending oil prices soaring, and the latest developments in the New York City IED terror attack investigation.------

Iran has a new Supreme Leader, but how long will he last? The PBD Podcast panel breaks down the shocking leadership transition, the revenge factor after his family's deaths, and why many believe he could be a target within days as tensions with Israel and the West escalate.

The powerful clerical body known as the Assembly of Experts has selected Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran's new Supreme Leader. Also, schools have reopened after a week of mourning following the assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Iran. And, immigrant-owned businesses are a staple around the US but they're feeling the effects of the Trump administration's harsh policies. Plus, how to eat surströmming — considered the world's smelliest food — the Swedish way. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Iran's Assembly of Experts has elected Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as the country's new supreme leader. The younger Khamenei, aged 56, was long considered a contender for the position, even before an Israeli strike killed his father, and despite never being elected or appointed to a government position. Khamenei has not been seen publicly for days, and now stands as the head of Iran's theocracy and will have final say over all matters of state. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Behnam Ben Taleblu, senior director of the Foundation of the Defense of Democracies' Iran Program, who says while Mojtaba is younger, don't expect any sort of change in a hardliner rule of the country. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mojtaba Khamenei has been chosen to replace his father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as Iran's supreme leader, while the country continues to be heavily bombarded by US and Israeli forces. There are concerns the move could lead to a further escalation of war in the Middle East, after Donald Trump warned that Khamenei was an ‘unacceptable' choice. Lucy Hough speaks to diplomatic editor Patrick Wintour – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

The U.S.-Israeli war in Iran is now in its 10th day with no signs of letting up. But President Trump insisted the war is "very complete," adding the U.S. is far ahead of his four to five week estimated time frame for the conflict. Special correspondent Leila Molana-Allen reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Ayatollah Khamenei is dead. President Trump just demanded unconditional surrender from Iran and warned the new Supreme Leader won't last long.In this explosive episode of The Right Side, Doug Billings breaks down why this is pure America First in action — not “another forever war.” Trump is finishing what weak presidents refused to do for 47 years.Over 3,000 targets destroyed. Seven American heroes honored. The regime that murdered thousands of its own people and hundreds of Americans is finally facing the end.Doug refutes the left, RINOs, and fake MAGA critics screaming that Trump “abandoned” the movement. This IS MAGA — peace through strength.He draws the powerful parallel to Ronald Reagan facing the Soviets and JFK during the Cuban Missile Crisis, reminding us that freedom isn't free.If you want straight talk with zero spin, this is the episode for you.

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: "How long will Khamenei's son last as Iran's supreme leader? Less than a week, less than a month, less than a year, or longer?" In the wake of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's assassination during joint U.S.-Israeli strikes, Iran's Assembly of Experts has named his son, Mojtaba Khamenei, as the new supreme leader—plunging the region deeper into crisis. Oil prices have surged, markets have tumbled, and questions swirl about whether this is true regime change or simply a continuation of hardline rule. Michael Smerconish examines the fragile U.S.-Israel alignment, President Trump's endgame, and whether Iran's new leader can hold power amid war, economic shockwaves, and mounting global stakes. Listen here, then cast your ballot at Smerconish.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After 36 years in power, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead following Operation Epic Fury. In this episode, we break down the late Supreme Leader's brutal legacy, the power vacuum left in his wake, and who could take his place. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.- - -Ep. 2670- - -Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3- - -Today's Sponsors:Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit https://JoinADF.com/WIRE or text “WIRE” to 83848 to learn more.Lean - Get 20% off when you enter code WIRE at https://TakeLean.com- - -Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacymorning wire,morning wire podcast,the morning wire podcast,Georgia Howe,John Bickley,daily wire podcast,podcast,news podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to another riveting episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, where navigating the complexities of our ever-changing world is front and center. In this episode, Tom Bilyeu and co-host DREW dive headfirst into the turbulence of our current global landscape—covering everything from intensifying conflicts in Iran and shifting U.S. military strategies, to the surprising moves of countries like Poland pursuing nuclear weapons, and the intricate economic warfare playing out beneath the headlines. Together, they unravel the “narrative warfare” shaping public perception and challenge the official stories behind major decisions. You'll hear candid analysis of the recent U.S. and Israeli military operations, the economic underpinnings driving geopolitical clashes, the hidden power of sovereign wealth funds, and how insurance, oil, and investment dollars are quietly influencing the course of world events. Beyond the headlines, Tom Bilyeu lays out his perspective on why economics—not just ideology or politics—is at the core of these dramatic moves, and why the survival and prosperity of entire regions might depend on who controls capital flows in the age of AI. It's an unflinching look at the real motivations behind international power plays and the very human narratives built along the way. Whether you're here for insights on global economics, political chess, or just want to better understand how world leaders spin the truth, this episode promises a thought-provoking, transparent conversation you won't want to miss. What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu's Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Ketone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impactSumm: code TOMVIP20 for 20% off your first year at https://summ.com?via=tombilyeu&coupon=TOMVIP20Blocktrust IRA: get up to $2,500 funding bonus to kickstart your account at https://tomcryptoira.comQuo: Try for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months at https://quo.com/impactQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpod Duck.Ai: Protect your privacy at https://duck.ai/impact Monetary Metals: Future-proof your wealth at https://monetarymetals.com/impact Plaud: Get 10% off with code TOM10 at https://plaud.ai/tom Iran war, Khamenei succession, US military strategy, nuclear weapons, ballistic missiles, South Korea stock market, oil prices, narrative warfare, Trump Genius Act, crypto industry, US-Ecuador military operation, insurance companies, Strait of Hormuz, Middle East conflict, air superiority, B-2 bombers, B-52 bombers, economic drivers of war, City of London, UK-US relations, AI investments, sovereign wealth funds, US-Navy escorts, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Israel-Iran tensions, Netanyahu, political narratives, private equity, Amazon Web Services, Epstein files. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Iran's retaliation hit American allies throughout the Middle East this week, David Remnick was joined by two New Yorker writers with decades of experience reporting from the region. Robin Wright has reported from Iran extensively, and she met with Ali Khamenei before he became the Supreme Leader of Iran; Dexter Filkins covered the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and he has been reporting on the Pentagon and military readiness. Filkins and Wright discuss the possibilities for future leadership in Iran; the Administration's chaotic statements in regard to its goals and time frame; and the economic impact of the war, which is already being felt around the globe.    Further reading: “What Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Meant to Iran, and What Comes Next,” by Robin Wright "How Marco Rubio Went from “Little Marco” to Trump's Foreign-Policy Enabler,” by Dexter Filkins “The Forever War,” by Dexter Filkins   New episodes of The New Yorker Radio Hour drop every Tuesday and Friday. Join host David Remnick as he discusses the latest in politics, news, and current events in conversation with political leaders, newsmakers, innovators, New Yorker staff writers, authors, actors, and musicians.

Meta and News Corp reached a licensing deal this week. Plus, defense contractors untangle Claude from their workflows.But first, the online prediction marketplace Kalshi lets users bet on the outcome of many things that can happen in the future. One bet that saw a lot of action was whether Ali Khamenei would be ousted as the supreme leader in Iran. Khamenei was killed over the weekend during a U.S. military strike.Kalshi didn't pay out the bets that were placed after Khamenei's death. Instead, it reimbursed those traders. And this outraged some users on the site. Marketplace's Stephanie Hughes spoke with Paresh Dave, senior writer at Wired, about all these headlines from the week in tech.

Meta and News Corp reached a licensing deal this week. Plus, defense contractors untangle Claude from their workflows.But first, the online prediction marketplace Kalshi lets users bet on the outcome of many things that can happen in the future. One bet that saw a lot of action was whether Ali Khamenei would be ousted as the supreme leader in Iran. Khamenei was killed over the weekend during a U.S. military strike.Kalshi didn't pay out the bets that were placed after Khamenei's death. Instead, it reimbursed those traders. And this outraged some users on the site. Marketplace's Stephanie Hughes spoke with Paresh Dave, senior writer at Wired, about all these headlines from the week in tech.

Iranians are fleeing as Israel and the U.S. keep striking Iran, the fighting continues in Lebanon, and the war's spillover is rattling Gulf countries.President Trump is offering shifting explanations for why the U.S. struck Iran, as the White House tries to line up its message and Americans remain wary about what the war is meant to achieve.And China says it will send a special envoy to the Middle East as Beijing's annual “Two Sessions” get underway, with leaders warning the world is getting more volatile even as growth slows at home.Want more analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today's episode of Up First was edited by Hannah Bloch, Miguel Macias, James Hider, Tina Kraja, Mohamad ElBardicy and Alice Woelfle.It was produced by Ziad Buchh and Ben Abrams.Our director is Christopher Thomas.We get engineering support from Neisha Heinis. Our technical director is Carleigh Strange.And our Deputy Executive Producer is Kelley Dickens.(0:00) Introduction(02:10) Iran War Expanding(06:13) Khamenei Successor(09:49) China Mediates Middle East WarTo manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

An old MBS interview resurfaces where he calls Iran's Supreme Leader “the new Hitler.” The panel debates why Saudi fears Iran even if it costs them economically, why ideology changes deterrence, and the difference between “regime change” vs “collapsing” the regime.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.On today's edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses who is in command of Iran's military forces, if President Trump's attacks in Iran were constitutional, if inaction in Iran would have been worse, and the death of Khamenei and prediction markets.Part I (00:14 – 07:44)Who is in Command and Control of Iranian Forces? Iran's Military is Likely Still Following the Orders of Ayatollah KhameneiPart II (07:44 – 18:56)Was the President's Action Constitutional or Not? The Complications of President Trump's Decision in Light of the Controversial (And Unconstitutional?) War Powers ActWar and Peace Cannot Be Left to One Man — Especially Not This Man by The New York Times (David French)Secretary of State Rubio on Iran Strikes by C-Span (Marco Rubio)Part III (18:56 – 21:20)What Would Be Worse in Iran, Action or Inaction? Inaction on Iran Assuredly Would Have Been a Failed PolicyPart IV (21:20 – 25:52)Are the Prediction Markets Turning into Death Markets? The Death of Iran's Khamenei in the Prediction Markets is Raising Massive QuestionsBets on Fate of Iran's Khamenei Spark Uproar at Leading Prediction Markets by The Wall Street Journal (Kevin T. Dugan and Krystal Hur)Sign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning.Follow Dr. Mohler:X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeFor more information on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to sbts.edu.For more information on Boyce College, just go to BoyceCollege.com.To write Dr. Mohler or submit a question for The Mailbox, go here.

March 3, 2026; In spite of already plunging poll numbers, President Donald Trump can't seem to escape tensions bubbling up even within his own party. Nicolle Wallace unpacks the war on Iran with Anne Applebaum, Mark Mazzetti, Angelo Carusone, Gen. Steve Ande and Sen. Ruben Gallego.  For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewh 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.