Podcasts about Tehran

Israelis move back into Ganim 21 years after the Disengagement; tensions flare in the West Bank village of Qusra; police meet with election officials on security ahead of October 27th; Gaza strikes continue overnight; Trump vows the US blockade on Iran stays up as Tehran denies a ceasefire extension and 32 nations condemn Iran's executions; and a special report on the funeral of lone soldier Sgt. William “Will” Shakin. Plus a Torah thought by Rabbi Yossi Madvig. Israel Daily News website: https://israeldailynews.orgYOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@israeldailynewsIsrael Daily News Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/shannafuldSupport our Wartime News Coverage: https://www.gofundme.com/f/independent-journalist-covering-israels-warLinks to all things IDN: https://linktr.ee/israeldailynews

Jim Rickards returns for a wide-ranging macro conversation on a world where geopolitics and economics have fully merged. He lays out the US–Iran standoff as a global game of chicken — Trump betting Iran's economy breaks first, Iran betting the midterm elections break Trump first — and explains why he thinks Tehran holds the stronger hand, why regime change was always a fantasy, and how a handful of drones a week is enough to keep the Strait of Hormuz bottled up. From there he turns to gold: how he used Jim Rogers' 50% drawdown rule and fractal scale invariance to call the bottom, why central bank buying puts a floor under the market, why gold works as a deflation hedge as well as an inflation hedge, and why he stands by his $10,000 target. He also dismantles the popular "debasement trade" narrative, explains what Kevin Warsh's less transparent, market-following Fed means for investors conditioned to expect a rescue, and walks through the unwinding of the Japanese yen carry trade — which he calls the most important story in the world right now, and the one most likely to make 2027 messy. The episode closes on the darker side of AI: increasingly sophisticated voice-cloned scams aimed at older Americans.Thank you to our partners Augusta Precious Metals — To learn more, visit https://juliabuysgold.com/ or text “Julia" to 35052Monetary Metals - learn more at https://www.monetary-metals.com/julia/More about Rickards: Rickards is a New York Times bestselling author of Currency Wars: The Making of the Next Global Crisis and several other best-sellers, including The New Great Depression, Aftermath, The Road to Ruin, Death of Money, The New Case for Gold, Sold Out: How Broken Supply Chains, Surging Inflation, and Political Instability Will Sink the Global Economy, and his newest book MoneyGPT: AI and the Threat to the Global Economy. An investment advisor, lawyer, inventor, and economist, Rickards has held senior positions at Citibank, Long-Term Capital Management, and Caxton Associates. He is also the Editor of Strategic Intelligence, a widely-read financial newsletter. Links:  http://www.jamesrickardsproject.com/ https://x.com/RealJimRickardsVisit CallFort.io  or download the app https://apps.apple.com/us/app/callfort/id6752949954Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro: welcome back, Jim Rickards1:04 – Geopolitics and economics have merged: chokepoints and economic warfare3:30 – The US–Iran game of chicken: what each side is betting6:13 – Regime change isn't happening — and why killing leaders backfired10:42 – Lost credibility and the Iran–Oman deal the US wasn't part of14:41 – The midterm clock, and how Iran keeps the Strait closed17:23 – [Sponsor: Augusta Precious Metals]19:04 – Gold's drawdown: the Jim Rogers 50% rule and fractal math24:04 – Why gold goes much higher — and the $10,000 call25:03 – What's driving gold: central banks, deflation, flat mine supply31:15 – Why the "debasement trade" narrative is wrong33:00 – Inside the primary dealer world and the old Fed35:00 – Kevin Warsh, killing the dot plot, and a whole new Fed38:16 – [Sponsor: Monetary Metals]40:03 – The Fed's only real job — and what Friedman got wrong44:13 – The yen carry trade: the most important story in the world48:55 – The petrodollar, Japan's Treasuries, and the Bessent bailout51:43 – Why currency defenses always fail, and why 2027 gets messy52:50 – AI, sophisticated scams, and the Callfort app59:10 – What's next: climbing Kilimanjaro

VOV1 - Tổng thống Mỹ Donald Trump ngày 12/8 tuyên bố Mỹ đang kiểm soát eo biển Hormuz một cách hoàn toàn, trong bối cảnh Washington và Tehran vẫn bất đồng sâu sắc về nỗ lực khôi phục thỏa thuận nhằm chấm dứt cuộc chiến ở vùng Vịnh.Viết trên nền tảng Truth Social, Tổng thống Mỹ Donald Trump khẳng định quân đội nước này đang kiểm soát hoàn toàn eo biển Hormuz và tin tưởng sẽ giữ vững quyền kiểm soát đó. Theo ông Trump, cuộc phong toả hải quân của Mỹ được gọi là “bức tường thép” và Iran không thể làm gì được.Tuyên bố của ông Trump được đưa ra giữa lúc thị trường năng lượng tiếp tục theo dõi sát diễn biến tại Hormuz. Căng thẳng kéo dài tại khu vực này đã khiến giá dầu và giá nhiên liệu tại Mỹ biến động mạnh trong những tuần gần đây.Hiện tại, Tehran và Washington vẫn đang bất đồng về các nỗ lực đạt thỏa thuận chấm dứt vĩnh viễn xung đột ở vùng Vịnh. Theo các nguồn tin từ phía Iran cho biết, không có tiến triển nào trong các cuộc đàm phán nhằm khôi phục thỏa thuận tạm thời đã đạt được hồi tháng 6, cũng như xác định khung thời gian để thực hiện thỏa thuận đó.Những thông tin trên xuất hiện sau khi ông Trump tiếp tục chỉ trích mạnh mẽ giới lãnh đạo Iran, làm suy yếu thêm hy vọng giải quyết khủng hoảng. Tình hình càng trở nên căng thẳng sau các vụ tấn công mới của Mỹ nhằm vào tàu thuyền trong khu vực hôm thứ 11/8.Thỏa thuận đạt được hồi tháng 6 từng tuyên bố “chấm dứt ngay lập tức và vĩnh viễn các hoạt động quân sự trên mọi mặt trận”. Tuy nhiên, thỏa thuận nhanh chóng đổ vỡ. Ông Trump tuyên bố thỏa thuận “đã kết thúc” vào ngày 7/7, trong khi Bộ Ngoại giao Iran thông báo “đình chỉ” thỏa thuận một tuần sau đó.Mỹ cáo buộc Iran không thực hiện các cam kết trong quá trình tái mở tuyến vận chuyển quan trọng qua eo biển Hormuz. Ngược lại, Tehran cho rằng Washington đã bội ước, bao gồm việc không dỡ bỏ lệnh phong tỏa các cảng của Iran và không giải phóng tài sản bị đóng băng của nước này./.Quang Trung/VOV MỹTàu thuyền đi qua eo biển Hormuz.

TABLE OF CONTENTS, JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 8-11-2-26Mary Kissel discusses North Korea's transformation into a critical military supplier for Russia's war in Ukraine, providing ballistic missiles and thousands of combat troops. This collaboration integrates Pyongyang into an "axis of tyranny" alongside Moscow, Beijing, and Tehran to challenge the West and NATO. Kissel notes that the Kim regime's involvement stems from a desire for cash, a need to demonstrate missile capabilities, and a shared goal of weakening U.S.global influence. This development highlights the long-term failure of U.S. diplomacy to prevent North Korean nuclear proliferation and serves as a warning regarding Iran. (1)Jonathan Schanzer addresses the mysterious absence of Iran's Supreme Leader and the resulting tightening grip of the IRGC on the government. The regime is characterized as sclerotic, relying on aging hardliners with "blood on their hands" to maintain power. Meanwhile, the Houthis have escalated attacks in the Red Sea, targeting Saudi infrastructure and shipping ports like Mocha and Jazan. Schanzer argues this is a strategic move by Iran to shut down trade on both sides of the Arabian Peninsula, exploiting a lack of unity between competitive regional powers like Saudi Arabia and the UAE. (2)Liz Peek analyzes the surprisingly vigorous U.S. economy, where consumer spending and small business optimism remain high despite elevated oil prices and stagnant job growth. While the Fed weighs interest rate hikes to curb inflation, a "wealth effect" from the stock market continues to buoy the economy. Politically, Peek highlights a "civil war" within the Democratic Party, where "revolutionary" candidates aligned with the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) are challenging the establishment in key swing states like Michigan and Wisconsin. These far-left candidates struggle with electability among moderate voters in general elections. (3)Joseph Sternberg observes that the current midterm cycle has become an "election about nothing," with both parties failing to articulate clear policy agendas. He argues that Congress has outsourced its constitutional authority to the executive branch and regulatory agencies, losing the habit of legislating. This vacuum is being filled by "celebrity influencers" from the MAGA and DSA factions who prioritize social media attention over governing. Consequently, critical issues like Social Security reform and fiscal reality are being ignored until an inevitable crisis forces congressional action. (4)Gregory Copley evaluates the new "Mecca Joint Defense Agreement" between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan, which aims to counter Iranian influence despite mutual distrust among the members. The discussion also explores the massive transformation of global trade routes, including China's "Ice Silk Road" through the Arctic and Russia's International North-South Transport Corridor. Copley notes that these routes aim to bypass vulnerable maritime choke points like the Suez Canal and the Strait of Hormuz. Finally, he provides a report on King Charles III's summer activities and public engagements in Scotland. (5)Veronique de Rugy critiques the Trump administration's shift toward "socialism on the right," evidenced by the government taking ownership stakes in private companies like Intel. Often justified by national security, these interventions mirror European state-owned enterprise models that historically burden taxpayers and distort market competition. De Rugy argues that such moves make private companies hostage to government dictates, such as labor or diversity requirements. By adopting policies championed by far-left senators like Bernie Sanders, the administration risks damaging long-term economic efficiency and creating a "state enterprise" system similar to China's. (6)Ahmad Sharawi explains that Russia has secured its military foothold in Syria through a new memorandum of understanding with the Al-Shara government. Russia will maintain access to vital maritime and aerial bases for its operations in the Mediterranean and Africa, while Syria remains dependent on Russian grain and energy. Sharawi notes that the U.S. appears to be losing diplomatic leverage by removing sanctions without obtaining counterterrorism concessions or progress in neutralizing ISIS. The new Syrian administration is successfully playing major powers against each other to maintain domestic stability and maximize international benefits. (7)Samuel Ben-Ur and Bill Roggio discuss the "Board of Peace" plan for post-war Gaza, which proposes a civilian Palestinian government overseen by international forces. A significant impasse remains: Israel refuses to withdraw until Hamas is disarmed, while Hamas has endorsed the plan, likely hoping its allies—Turkey and Qatar—will oversee the verification process. The discussion reveals that Gaza's tunnel network is more extensive than previously believed, with only 40–50% cleared after years of war. One proposed solution to prevent Hamas from regrouping is filling the remaining tunnels with cement. (8)Thaddeus McCotter analyzes the Michigan Senate race between Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed, a Rhodes Scholar supported by the far-left DSA. El-Sayed's primary victory over the Democratic establishment highlights the growing influence of "woke" ideology in college towns. While El-Sayed attempts to pivot to the center for the general election, his lack of a public voting record makes his true agenda difficult to pin down. McCotter suggests the race will test whether voters will reject the "Jacobin" manifestations of cancel culture and extreme progressive policies in favor of a more traditional candidate. (9)All nine files this time, with Gregory Copley in place at (5).

Mary Kissel examines North Korea's emergence as a critical military supplier for Russia, providing ballistic missiles and combat troops to aid Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine. This partnership integrates Pyongyang into a broader "axis of tyranny" alongside Moscow, Beijing, and Tehran. The discussion highlights the failure of past U.S. diplomatic efforts to prevent North Korea from becoming a nuclear power, which now serves as a warning for current dealings with Iran. Additionally, Kissel addresses the strategic complexities of Ukraine utilizing private technology like Starlink for strikes inside Russian territory and the intractable nature of negotiations with the ideological Iranian regime. (1)

Michael is joined by Richard Nephew, Senior Research Scholar at Columbia University's Center on Global Energy Policy and former NSC Director for Iran, to discuss the uncertain and deteriorating situation in the Persian Gulf. Richard analyzes Tehran's recent escalation of demands—from demanding the full removal of the U.S. blockade and sanctions to seeking $300 billion in reparations. He also explores the internal consolidation of power within Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) following recent decapitation strikes, detailing how a narrower, unipolar hardline faction now views aggressive deterrence as the clear path forward. Richard also breaks down global energy friction points, including severe price spreads in refined products like diesel, the limitations of covert commercial ship escorting, and the dangerous race between global economic endurance and the U.S. blockade.

Is President Trump's strategy slowly breaking Iran's regime, or giving Tehran time to recover? Ruthie Blum and Mark Regev examine the growing debate over Trump's approach to Iran, including economic pressure, the blockade of Iranian ports, the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's nuclear ambitions, rising oil prices, and the possibility of renewed military action. Could a prolonged war of attrition weaken the Islamic Republic, or was stopping short of decisive victory a dangerous mistake? Then, the conversation turns to Gaza: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's rejection of a proposed 15-point plan, reports of restraint by the IDF, Hamas's refusal to disarm, and the possibility of private understandings between Trump and Netanyahu. Is Trump playing the long game, or allowing a dangerous regime to survive? Let us know what you think in the comments!

Trump calls on Iran to pay compensation for the deaths and injuries of Americans in conflicts allegedly linked to Tehran, The Washington Post reports that Trump was snuck out of Turkey in a catering container, Russia frees an ailing U.S. Marine after four years in detention, Syria sentences al-Assad to death in absentia, Republican senators release a batch of Fauci's COVID-19 text messages, Turkey approves a conditional pardon bill for thousands of PKK members, Lebanon Indicts ex-central bank chief for Salameh for alleged embezzlement, the U.S. Justice Department sends polling monitors to in Minnesota's primaries, a U.S. court rejects social media companies' bids to block thousands of youth addiction suits, and the U.K. says it's close to eliminating Hepatitis C. Sources: Verity.News

VOV1 - Giá dầu tại Mỹ tăng vượt 83 đô la Mỹ/thùng trong ngày 11/8, sau khi Iran tuyên bố eo biển Hormuz sẽ chưa được mở lại cho tới khi các điều kiện của nước này được đáp ứng, trong khi Nhà Trắng chưa xác nhận tiến triển cụ thể. Diễn biến này làm gia tăng lo ngại về nguồn cung năng lượng toàn cầu. Trong ngày 11/8, dầu thô WTI của Mỹ có thời điểm tăng lên trên 83 USD/thùng, trong khi dầu Brent dao động quanh vùng 88-90 USD/thùng. Giá dầu biến động mạnh khi nhà đầu tư cân nhắc giữa hy vọng về một thỏa thuận Mỹ - Iran và nguy cơ căng thẳng tiếp tục kéo dài tại Hormuz.Trước đó, Bộ trưởng Quốc phòng Pakistan cho biết các tín hiệu trong vài ngày qua cho thấy Mỹ và Iran “đang gần đạt một dạng thỏa thuận”. Còn người phát ngôn Bộ Ngoại giao Qatar nói rằng các cuộc trao đổi giữa Iran và Oman về việc mở một luồng hàng hải qua eo biển Hormuz đang ở “giai đoạn then chốt”.Tuy nhiên, triển vọng đạt thỏa thuận vẫn chưa chắc chắn. Iran khẳng định eo biển Hormuz sẽ chưa mở lại nếu các điều kiện của nước này chưa được đáp ứng. Trong khi đó, Nhà Trắng chưa xác nhận tiến triển cụ thể. Khi được hỏi Mỹ sẽ có hành động gì tiếp theo với Iran, Tổng thống Donald Trump vẫn còn để ngỏ.Căng thẳng còn bị đẩy cao khi Mỹ và Iran tiếp tục đưa ra các yêu cầu bồi thường lẫn nhau. Ông Trump tuyên bố Washington cũng sẽ yêu cầu Tehran bồi thường, sau khi Iran nêu lại yêu cầu về bồi thường chiến tranh. Trong bài đăng trên Truth Social, ông Trump nói ông đã chỉ đạo các đại diện Mỹ đưa yêu cầu này vào mọi cuộc đàm phán trong tương lai với Iran.Ông Trump cũng lặp lại tuyên bố rằng Hải quân Mỹ hiện là lực lượng kiểm soát eo biển Hormuz, đồng thời ca ngợi chiến dịch phong tỏa các cảng của Iran quanh tuyến hàng hải này. Trong diễn biến mới nhất, quân đội Mỹ hôm 11/8 đã sử dụng tên lửa để vô hiệu hóa hệ thống lái của một tàu chở hàng treo cờ Panama, sau khi con tàu phớt lờ nhiều cảnh báo yêu cầu dừng hành vi vi phạm lệnh phong tỏa hải quân đối với các cảng của Iran. CENTCOM cho biết, tính đến ngày 11/8, lực lượng Mỹ đã chuyển hướng 55 tàu thương mại tìm cách vượt phong tỏa, vô hiệu hóa 3 tàu không tuân thủ và lên kiểm tra 2 tàu khác./.)Quang Trung/VOV MỹEo biển Hormuz

TABLE OF CONTENTS JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 8-10-2026.John Hardie reports North Korea is deploying a specialized unit equipped with KN-23 and KN-24 short-range ballistic missiles to assist Russia's war efforts. This shipment, potentially totaling 120 missiles, significantly bolsters Russia's magazine depth as it continues pounding Ukrainian cities. The relationship is mutually beneficial: Russia receives much-needed munitions and troops, while North Korea gains combat experience and technical assistance for its satellite and missile programs. Ukraine, facing a critical shortage of air defense interceptors, is seeking to use Starlink within Russian territory to hunt and strike these missile launchers before they can fire. (1)Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa report Venezuelan negotiators have established a timeline for a political transition, aiming to restore rights and select new electoral authorities by December. However, there are significant concerns regarding the lack of a firm election date and the ongoing militarization of the Bolivarian revolution. Simultaneously, diplomatic relations between Brazil and the U.S. have deteriorated, resulting in the U.S. revoking the credentials of Brazil's ambassador. In Colombia, new president Abelardo de la Espriella has launched a decisive military response against narco-terrorism, a move that regional leaders hope will dismantle the cross-border havens used by Venezuelan-linked criminal groups. (2)Malcolm Hoenlein discusses a new mutual defense pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan that has emerged to counter Iranian influence and the Muslim Brotherhood. Meanwhile, in Gaza, empirical data from UNICEF and the WHO challenges international narratives of famine, showing malnutrition rates are actually lower than in many neighboring countries. Theft of aid by Hamas remains a primary obstacle to relief efforts. In Iran, the regime faces severe domestic instability due to energy and water shortages, yet it continues to make extreme "non-negotiable" demands of the U.S., including $300 billion in reparations, while escalating public executions to silence internal dissent. (3)David Daoud explains Iran is currently leveraging negotiations with the U.S. to secure a ceasefire that protects Hezbollah from further Israeli military pressure while allowing the group to rebuild. Critics argue that U.S. security assistance to the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) is a poor investment, as the LAF lacks the political will to disarm Hezbollah within its own borders. While a fragile ceasefire has shifted active war toward localized "policing operations" and skirmishes, Hezbollah explicitly rejects any linkage between an Israeli withdrawal and its own disarmament. The Trump administration is reportedly prioritizing "quiet" in Lebanon, which has forced Israeli forces into a more reactive posture. (4)Mariam Wahba reports the Sudanese civil war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), now entering its fourth year, has left over 400,000 dead. The conflict has evolved into a complex proxy war; the UAE supports the RSF to gain access to gold mines, while Egypt and Turkey lean toward the SAF. Iran has further complicated the battlefield by selling drones and hardware to both factions. Although neither side is seen as morally superior, civilians frequently celebrate when the SAF liberates territory from the RSF. Sudanese activists continue to call for a transition to civilian government despite the ongoing violence. (5)Bridget Toomey reports the Houthis have escalated their regional campaign by striking Saudi Arabia's Jazan refinery, demonstrating their ability to disrupt global energy markets despite recent defense pacts. Within Yemen, the Houthis are intensifying attacks on government-held ports like Mocha and oil-rich regions like Marib to expand their territorial control. These strikes often target civilian displacement camps, using ballistic missiles and drones to sow terror and gain leverage in future negotiations. While Saudi Arabia pursues diplomatic off-ramps through Omani mediation, the Houthis continue to use military pressure to force an agreement favorable to their long-term dominance. (6)Edmund Fitton-Brown describes the Houthis' methodical campaign, likely coordinated with Iran, to intimidate Saudi Arabia and prevent its entry into the Abraham Accords. Recent strikes on Mocha and Jazan highlight a resurgence of the 12-year-old Yemeni civil war, which remains a primary source of regional instability. While a new Sunni alliance between Pakistan and Turkey offers symbolic support to the Saudis, it lacks the practical military "teeth" to intervene on the ground. Meanwhile, the UAE is asserting itself as an agile regional powerhouse, investing in high-tech infrastructure and maintaining an uncompromising stance against the Muslim Brotherhood. (7)Janatyn Sayeh analyzes the appointment of Mohsen Rezaei, an original IRGC veteran, to the Supreme National Security Council, signaling a return to hardline, ideologically driven decision-making in Tehran. Rezaei, linked to past international terrorism, reinforces the regime's aggressive stance against the U.S. and Israel. Iran currently refuses to engage in talks until the U.S. meets extreme demands, including unfreezing all assets and paying billions in reparations. The regime utilizes a "good cop, bad cop" strategy between factions to maximize leverage, but remains unified in its goals of expanding its nuclear program and securing regional dominance through its "resistance axis." (8)Conrad Black reports Prime Minister Mark Carney is under pressure to revitalize Canada's economy 16 months after his election. Despite being a "treasure house" of resources, Canada suffers from lengthy project delays caused by redundant provincial regulations and indigenous land claims. Black notes that Canada's public sector workforce is disproportionately large, representing 12% of the population, and calls for corporate tax cuts to foster competitiveness. While Carney is exploring diversified trade, the U.S. remains Canada's indispensable partner, accounting for roughly 64% of its trade. Carney's political survival depends on achieving the kind of robust growth seen south of the border. (9)Scott Harold explains the U.S. and Japan are adopting a "walking quietly and carrying a big stick" approach to deter a Chinese attack on Taiwan. This strategy involves creating a "hellscape" of thousands of drones and missiles to make an amphibious assault impossibly risky for Beijing. While Japan's official documents avoid explicitly naming Taiwan to prevent escalation, its leadership views a conflict as a survival-endangering situation. China's attempts to annex portions of the Western Pacific as domestic waters pose a direct threat to the global economy. Persistent deterrence remains essential, as the Chinese military currently lacks high-end operational experience and faces leadership purges. (10)Bill Gertz reports a Pentagon official's attendance at a People's Liberation Army (PLA) celebration has sparked fears of a "defeatist" accommodation policy toward Beijing. Critics argue that seeking "respectful relations" with a Leninist regime is interpreted as subservience and weakness. This shift is reportedly influenced by concerns over Chinese control of rare earth minerals. China continues its global expansion and military bullying against neighbors like the Philippinesand Japan. Gertz warns that the U.S. education system is failing to inform the public about the threats of China's high-tech totalitarian system, which seeks to dominate through economic and military coercion. (11)

Janatyn Sayeh analyzes the appointment of Mohsen Rezaei, an original IRGC veteran, to the Supreme National Security Council, signaling a return to hardline, ideologically driven decision-making in Tehran. Rezaei, linked to past international terrorism, reinforces the regime's aggressive stance against the U.S. and Israel. Iran currently refuses to engage in talks until the U.S. meets extreme demands, including unfreezing all assets and paying billions in reparations. The regime utilizes a "good cop, bad cop" strategy between factions to maximize leverage, but remains unified in its goals of expanding its nuclear program and securing regional dominance through its "resistance axis." (8)V

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The Prime Minister has said he is 'increasingly confident' that two of the three men convicted of killing PC Andrew Harper will not be released from prison early. Also: The US media is reporting President Trump was involved in an elaborate plane-swapping decoy operation, while returning from a NATO summit, because of fears of a Tehran assassination plot. And the Met Office says the UK is on course for its hottest summer on record.

As the war with Iran continues its uneasy stalemate, we're hearing from a top adviser to the commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the force largely responsible for border and internal security. The IRGC rarely gives interviews, and almost never to Western media. But Mohammad Reza Naqdi sat down in Tehran for an exclusive interview with special correspondent Reza Sayah. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

P.M. Edition for Aug. 10. The FDA has laid out new rules intended to make the food system more transparent, part of an overhaul promised by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. WSJ reporter Liz Essley Whyte discusses how the new rules would work and why guidelines for ultraprocessed foods didn't come today. Plus, as Iran strengthens its demands in negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Gulf states have begun accepting a new reality: that Tehran will control the strait for the foreseeable future. We hear from WSJ Middle East correspondent Benoit Faucon about what they are doing about it. And more than 70 people have been killed in a 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Colombia. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump considers declaring victory if Tehran reopens the Strait of Hormuz without securing an official nuclear agreement -- Donald Trump exhibits physically strains while golfing as recent economic reports show the United States losing 23,000 jobs in July -- Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez refuses to rule out a presidential campaign while publicly sharing she's freezing her eggs -- Prominent Republicans endorse Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff over Trump candidate Mike Collins in the Georgia Senate race -- Pragmatic Democratic candidates lead key Senate races across conservative states by focusing on economic affordability -- Donald Trump publicly Joe Biden regarding his Stage 4 cancer diagnosis while Hunter Biden details his father's severe pain -- Donald Trump oversees a sharp decline in monthly job creation that drops to roughly one-tenth of Joe Biden's historical average -- David reveals that being on the White House "Media Offenders" list has caused potential hosts to fear interviewing him -- On the Bonus Show: Bill Cassidy explains his vote for Todd Blanche, the right's $20 burrito debate, and much more...

Live August 10, 2026  | Yaron Brook Show(Season 12, Episode 133)AI Manifesto; Cards; Munitions; Gaza; C/Attacks; Economy; AirTraffic; Achievement | Yaron Brook ShowWatch now: https://youtube.com/live/A4FIB98E2dUAI, Iran, and the Death of American Deterrence — Zuckerberg's Gamble, Tehran's Endgame  Zuckerberg just told Washington to stay out of AI — then invited it right back in. Iran just told Trump: reopen Hormuz on our terms, or it stays shut forever. Who's actually calling the shots?Mark Zuckerberg published a 6,500-word AI manifesto today that doesn't beg government to save the world from his own product — a first for Silicon Valley. In this episode, Yaron breaks down why that's a genuine breath of fresh air, and the one line buried in it that undercuts the whole thing.Then: Iran believes it holds every card in this war, and it's hard to argue they're wrong. 440.9 kg of 60%-enriched uranium — enough for ten bombs — is unaccounted for. The Strait of Hormuz is still closed. Tehran is studying North Korea's playbook, not Libya's.Plus: hackers just hit water systems in 12 states, Lockheed is blocking Ukraine from building its own Patriot missiles, why Yaron actually likes video gamers running air traffic control towers, and a live audience Q&A on values, justice, and how to actually think straight in a chaotic world.⏱ Timestamps0:00 — Weekend recap + Friday's Odyssey review2:20 — Does Tucker run in 2028, or does he back JD Vance?4:55 — Zuckerberg's AI manifesto: the good, the bad, and the government-sized hole in it29:51 — "Iran has all the cards, Trump has none" — how did we get here?50:08 — The two things that actually matter for US national security right now56:49 — America's munitions crisis: can we even fight the next war?1:05:06 — Gaza's stalemate and why Netanyahu has to go1:07:42 — Cyberattacks hit water systems in 12 states — is Iran behind it?1:07:50 — The economy nobody trusts: Americans are traveling more than ever1:22:48 — Gamers are now running air traffic control. Should that scare you?1:25:47 — Crime is falling and surveillance cameras are everywhere — trade-off or triumph?1:28:37 — Human Achievement of the Day1:45:51 —

Plus: U.S. stocks ticked down after the S&P 500 finished last week at an all-time high. And Berkshire Hathaway's stock jumped 1.5% after the company said its quarterly profit more than doubled. Pierre Bienaimé hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Can Iran outlast Trump? Michael examines whether Tehran can keep the Strait of Hormuz closed through the midterms—and what it could mean for oil prices and American politics. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Iran and Oman edge closer to a deal that would give Tehran control over Hormuz shipping, but Iranian officials warn the strait won't fully reopen until Washington makes concessions. Typhoon Dolphin, the most powerful tropical cyclone to hit China this year, forces more than one million to evacuate. And Democratic frontrunner Rebecca Cooke heads to her primary gunning to flip a competitive seat in rural Wisconsin. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Donald Trump says the U.S. is only “semi-negotiating” with Iran, while Tehran insists there are no talks at all and has laid out new demands before it will fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is rejecting a key part of Trump's Gaza peace plan, insisting Israeli forces will not withdraw until Hamas fully disarms. And a mother and her five-month-old baby were killed when a boat capsized in New York Harbor, and now the captain is under arrest as authorities investigate how the vessel was being operated. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Aug. 10, 2026.

What we are witnessing is the accelerating breakdown of the postwar world order in real time. A nuclear-threshold Iran is holding the world's most important oil passage hostage, an American president is running out of peaceful exits from a war he expected to dominate, and the national-security establishment is warning that the constitutional system itself is being dismantled. The global order is convulsing, the nations are preparing for what comes next, and every fresh headline is another alarm bell announcing that the old world is passing away and something darker, more centralized and far more dangerous is rushing in to replace it."As I live, saith the Lord GOD, surely with a mighty hand, and with a stretched out arm, and with fury poured out, will I rule over you:" Ezekiel 20:33 (KJB)On this episode of the Prophecy News Podcast, the Strait of Hormuz has become the choke chain around the neck of the global economy, and Iran is pulling it tighter. President Trump believed Tehran was preparing to reopen the waterway and hand him the victory he desperately needed, but the Revolutionary Guards had other plans. They are demanding sanctions relief, the release of frozen assets, compensation for war damage, an end to the American naval blockade and the withdrawal of United States forces from the region. Iran is no longer bargaining over shipping lanes—it is attempting to dictate the terms of the Middle East from the mouth of the Persian Gulf while the world watches oil, commerce and military power hang in the balance.At the same moment Trump is being challenged by Iran abroad, the former intelligence and national-security establishment is declaring war on him at home. Hundreds of former officials now accuse the president of dismantling America's institutional guardrails, demanding personal loyalty and concentrating power around himself. Trump calls them the Deep State; they call him an emerging autocrat. The masks are off, the knives are out, and Washington has become a battlefield where unelected intelligence operatives, political loyalists and executive power are fighting for control of the machinery of the United States government. Today we show you America exposed, vunerable, and weaker than she's ever been.

President Donald Trump says the U.S. is only “semi-negotiating” with Iran, while Tehran insists there are no talks at all and has laid out new demands before it will fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is rejecting a key part of Trump's Gaza peace plan, insisting Israeli forces will not withdraw until Hamas fully disarms. And a mother and her five-month-old baby were killed when a boat capsized in New York Harbor, and now the captain is under arrest as authorities investigate how the vessel was being operated. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Aug. 10, 2026.

"How do we continue doing this work when the socio-political realities are unimaginable? I've been living in Paris the last few years, and I continue to have a full caseload in Tehran and other cities. There was a time that the internet was cut off for our Iranian patients, so there is reality, and then there is a reality that actually affects the frame -  they couldn't contact their analyst. But in the middle of all of these things, something very interesting came up, which is, some patients, as soon as there was the possibility of contacting me, they would find a way. There were other things that came up in the supervisions I was doing, particularly if the analysts were outside of Iran and the patients were in Iran. For example, one thing that came up in the supervision was that the analyst would write to the patient all the time, saying, "Are you safe? Are you okay?"  That's not something I chose to do. When we discussed this and reflected upon this in the supervisions I felt like the analysts were feeling quite guilty for feeling that they are in a safe place and the patients weren't, or they were at times terrified of the aggression that could be awaiting them in the session. It was in a sense like a little bit of an acting out on the part of the analyst."  Episode Description: We begin by acknowledging the ongoing war and Gohar's safety in Paris while many of her patients remain in Iran. We explore what this gradient  in danger between analyst and analysand means and evokes for both parties. Gohar notes that many supervisees contact their patients to ask, "Are you OK?" and she invites them to reconsider this response. She also describes working with Russian colleagues, many of whom were abandoned by their Western supervisors after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This leads to a discussion of analytic work with patients whose political views sharply differ from those of their analysts. Gohar reflects on Jonathan Lear's concept of "radical hope" and shares her perspective on the Woman, Life, Freedom movement. She closes by reminding us that, even with those we regard as 'other,' "our emancipation is inherently intertwined, whether we like it or not." Linked Episodes: https://ipaoffthecouch.org/2022/10/15/episode-120-foreignness-the-blues-and-psychoanalysis-in-iran-with-gohar-homayounpour-psyd-tehran/ https://ipaoffthecouch.org/2025/09/21/episode-189-when-we-feel-provoked-by-the-politics-of-our-patients-with-heribert-blass-dr-med-md-dusseldorf-germany/ Our Guest: Gohar Homayounpour PsyD is a psychoanalyst and author. She is a member of the International Psychoanalytic Association, the American Psychoanalytic Association, the Italian Psychoanalytical Society, and the National Association for the Advancement of Psychoanalysis (NAAP). She is a Training and Supervising Analyst of the Freudian Group of Tehran, of which she is  the founder and past president. She is a member of the scientific board of the Freud Museum in Vienna and of the IPA group Geographies of Psychoanalysis. She serves on the editorial board of The Psychoanalytic Quarterly, Vestigia and Psychoanalysis, Culture & Society. She is also the editor-in-chief of the series Psychoanalytic Notebooks, published in Iran by Ghatreh Publishing House. Her first book, Doing Psychoanalysis in Tehran won the Gradiva Award and has been translated into many languages. Her latest book is Persian Blues: Psychoanalysis and Mourning.    Recommended Readings:  Homayounpour, G. (2012). Doing Psychoanalysis in Tehran. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press.   Homayounpour, G. (2022). Persian Blues: Psychoanalysis and Mourning. London: Routledge.   Lear, J. (2006). Radical Hope: Ethics in the Face of Cultural Devastation. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press.   Busch, F., & Delgado, N. (Eds.). (2024). The Ego and the Id: 100 Years Later. London: Routledge.   Lorena Preta (2024). Geographies of Psychoanalysis - Encounters in Tehran. London: Routledge.   Bolognini, S., & Nicoli, L. (2024). Freud and the Changing World: Contemporary Psychoanalysis and Its Troubles. Bicester, UK: Phoenix Publishing House.  

On this week's Defense & Aerospace Report Business Roundtable, sponsored by Bell, Dr. “Rocket” Ron Epstein of Bank of America Securities, Sash Tusa of Agency Partners, and Richard Aboulafia of the AeroDynamic advisory consultancy join host Vago Muradian to discuss a slightly up Wall Street despite continuing Middle East tensions, rising energy prices and a dismal jobs report as Tehran demands Washington make more concessions before the Strait of Hormuz is reopened; the Senate passes a continuing resolution to keep the government open until Dec. 11; Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg gives US defense contractors 21 days to draw up plans to accelerate production of key sensors, platforms and electronic warfare, munitions and space systems; Northrop Grumman's B-21 bomber has been accelerated by 25 percent thanks to $4.5 billion invested in the program in last year's reconciliation measure and Boeing's F-47 fighter is on track for a 2028 fight flight, according to Gen. Dale White who's overseeing B-21, the Sentinel ballistic missile effort, the F-47 and Air Force One; the joint Boeing-Lockheed Martin United Launch Alliance raised $500 million through a bond sale to refinance its debt; BETA Technologies struck a $1 billion deal with the Export-Import Bank of the United States to expand manufacturing and partnered with Lockheed Martin to bring the giant's Matrix autonomy capabilities to BETA's MV250 autonomous aircraft that debuted at the Farnborough International Airshow last month; and BWXT, Honeywell Aerospace, Howmet, Palantir, Redwire, Rheinmetall and SpaceX report earnings.

In this episode of The Smashi Business Show, we look at Iran's talks with Oman over a temporary maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran sets conditions for reopening the waterway. We also cover a fire at Aramco's Jazan refinery and the latest attacks affecting Saudi energy infrastructure. Finally, we look at Syria's new $100 million World Bank grant and its plans to secure more development funding for key sectors.

These are the top headlines from Arab News, the Middle East's leading English-language daily, on Sunday August 9th at 6pm GMT.    - Tehran says won't reopen Hormuz until US accepts Iran's conditions - Iran to release footage of Supreme Leader in the future, Mizan says - 7 killed in Houthi drone, missile attacks on Yemen's Red Sea port of Mocha - Syria, Russia reach deal to transfer civilian sites, convert military bases - Netanyahu says Israel won't pull out of Gaza before Hamas disarms   Check out the latest updates on arabnews.com

Former Vice President Mike Pence recently joined The FOX News Rundown to discuss the ongoing conflict in Iran, as well as the recent release of Dr. Anthony Fauci's COVID-era diary. Pence was candid about his skepticism regarding the Trump administration's ability to secure a lasting peace deal with Iran, arguing that Tehran does not feel like it is losing—and that only the U.S. military can end these decades-long tensions. The former Vice President, who also headed the Coronavirus Task Force in 2020, weighed in on Dr. Fauci's recent Senate testimony, where Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment rights over 100 times. Pence discusses the glaring inconsistencies between his private conversations with Fauci over the years and what these newly released diaries reveal. Their conversation was too long for our regular midweek podcast, so on today's FOX News Rundown Extra, we are releasing the full, extended interview with Vice President Pence. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The National Security Hour with Col. Mike – The uncomfortable truth is that Iran has improved its position. If shipping lanes are managed through territorial waters, if fees are imposed, if Washington's naval pressure must be eased before any opening takes effect, then the bargaining table has already moved toward Tehran. That is not rhetoric. It is leverage. Washington still behaves as...

Nuacht Mhall. Príomhscéalta na seachtaine, léite go mall.*Inniu an t-ochtú lá de mhí Lúnasa. Is mise Alanna Ní Ghallachóir.Tá an Iaráin agus Óman tar éis teacht ar shocrú ag díriú ar chúrsa do longa frí Chaolas Hormuz, agus oíche Dé Céadaoin, bhí siad ag cur bailchríoch ar phlean chun an pasáiste a chomhbhainistiú, a dúirt urlabhraí thar ceann aireacht gnóthaí eachtracha Tehran. Ghabháil an Iaráin seilbh de facto ar an chaolas, atá ina uiscebhealach straitéiseach don tradáil fuinnimh domhanda, ó thosaigh na Stáít Aontaithe agus Iosrael ionsaí in aghaidh na hIaráine ar 28 Feabhra i mbliana. Tá sé ráite ag Uachtarán na Stát Aontaithe arís agus arís eile go bhfuil an-dúil ag an Iaráin i mbeart a dhéanamh leis an chúrsa a athfhoscailt do loingeas, ach séanann an Iaráin é seo agus deir go ndéanfaidh siad socruithe lena gcomharsa traschaolais, Óman. Roimh an chogadh, chuaigh thart ar an chúigiú cuid den ola domhanda agus onnmhairí LNG frí Hormuz, agus tharla borradh praghsanna arís agus arís eile ó thús an aighnis faoin uiscebhealach, ag cur leis an bhrú geilleagrach agus polaitiúil ar Washington críoch a chur leis an chogadh. Gabhadh bean i lár Londan as ionsaí sá “fánach” ar cheathrar fear le linn na seachtaine, eachtra a bhí ina hionsaí “scoite” a bhain le meabharshláinte, de réir póilíní. Tharla an t-ionsaí ag am lóin in Covent Garden, ceantar túrasóireachta na príomhchathrach atá lán le tithe tabhairne, amharclanna agus bialanna. Fuair beirt fhear cóir leighis san ospidéal le haghaidh gortuithe nár chur i mbaol a mbáis iad. Coinníodh an bhean faoi choimeád tar éis di a ghabháil as arm ionsaitheach a bheith ina seilbh, a chreidtear gur siosúr a bhí ann, agus as ionsaí a dhéanamh. Dé Domhnaigh seo caite, cuireadh tús oifigiúil le ceiliúradh cheol agus chultúr na hÉireann i lár Bhéal Feirste, agus baineadh triail as uaireanta foscailte breise do shiopaí. Rithfidh Fleadh na hÉireann go dtí an Domhnach 9 Lúnasa, le breis agus 200 imeacht agus 180 comórtas ceoil ag ionaid éagsúla, tithe tábhairne agus ar na sráideanna. Meastar gur tháinig 170,000 cuairteoir chuig lár na cathrach Dé Domhnaigh agus 165,000 Dé Luain, agus táthar ag súil go sárófar an réamh-mheas roimh ré de 800,000 cuairteoir. Seo í an chéad bhliain inar tharla an fhéile cheoil bhliantúil i mBéal Feirste agus an darna huair a raibh sí lonnaithe i dTuaisceart Éireann, tar éis di a bheith i nDoire in 2013. Fógraíodh an t-imeacht i mbliana mar an t-imeacht ina bhfuil an éagsúlacht chultúrtha is fearr i stair na féile, le rannpháirtíocht trasphobail agus ceiliúradh traidisiún um Tuaisceart Éireann agus níos faide i gcéin. *Léirithe ag Conradh na Gaeilge i Londain. Tá an script ar fáil i d'aip phodchraolta.*GLUAISbailchríoch - finishing touchesloingeas - shippingionsaí sá - stabbing attackgortuithe nár chur i mbaol a mbáis iad - non life-threatening injuriesréamh-mheas - projectionrannpháirtíocht trasphobail - cross-community participation

The National Security Hour with Col. Mike – The uncomfortable truth is that Iran has improved its position. If shipping lanes are managed through territorial waters, if fees are imposed, if Washington's naval pressure must be eased before any opening takes effect, then the bargaining table has already moved toward Tehran. That is not rhetoric. It is leverage. Washington still behaves as...

Former Vice President Mike Pence recently joined The FOX News Rundown to discuss the ongoing conflict in Iran, as well as the recent release of Dr. Anthony Fauci's COVID-era diary. Pence was candid about his skepticism regarding the Trump administration's ability to secure a lasting peace deal with Iran, arguing that Tehran does not feel like it is losing—and that only the U.S. military can end these decades-long tensions. The former Vice President, who also headed the Coronavirus Task Force in 2020, weighed in on Dr. Fauci's recent Senate testimony, where Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment rights over 100 times. Pence discusses the glaring inconsistencies between his private conversations with Fauci over the years and what these newly released diaries reveal. Their conversation was too long for our regular midweek podcast, so on today's FOX News Rundown Extra, we are releasing the full, extended interview with Vice President Pence. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

August 7, 2026 – 6am: Iran latest: Oman, Tehran reach agreement on Strait of Hormuz, demands commitment from U.S. before Strait reopens “Behind the Curtain: Trump's Quicksand”: Jim VandeHei discusses the latest piece he co-authored for AXIOS Jake Sherman shares his exclusive sit-down interview with Trump for Punchbowl News Sen. Lisa Murkowski to vote NO on Blanche nomination Graeme Wood discusses his latest piece for The Atlantic, “What happened to Al-Qaeda?” 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.

A.M. Edition for Aug. 7. A New Mexico judge orders Meta to pay more than $900 million—upping the cost of a landmark child safety verdict. Plus, new U.S. intelligence finds Russia could try to launch a limited assault on a NATO ally in coming years. WSJ national security reporter Lara Seligman says that comes amid a shortfall in critical munitions the military would need in a potential future war. And WSJ's Bertrand Benoit reports that while most of Europe has embraced seven-day retail, Germany has largely stuck to its longtime ban—until now. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 7, 2026 – 5am: Senate stacks agenda before recess GOP-led Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt Rep. Andy Ogles loses his GOP primary in Tennessee Trump signs new executive orders targeting birthright citizenship again Iran latest: Oman, Tehran reach agreement on Strait of Hormuz 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.

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Lazar Focus. Each Friday, join host diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman for a deep dive into what's behind the news that spins the globe. On the three major fronts with which Israel is contending, there has been some progress on the diplomatic front -- with the caveat that not everyone believes that is a good thing. Lazar and Gabriella Jacobs look at the latest in each of the three theaters -- Iran, Lebanon, and Gaza. On Monday, President Donald Trump -- having called off a major joint strike with Israel -- said the US and Iran were in the midst of talks that could see the Strait of Hormuz fully reopened. Lazar argued that because of the November midterms and pressure from Gulf allies, Trump clearly doesn't want to go back to war, and Iran knows it. Tehran is not afraid of another major US campaign, and continues to raise its demands. The diplomatic process in Lebanon is more promising. Israel and Lebanon met in Rome for the seventh round of direct talks this week. Though Lebanon wants Israel to pull its troops back more quickly, the US is not about to pressure Israel to do so. Despite a bloody week in southern Lebanon in which two Israeli soldiers were killed, as well as several Lebanese, the two sides still met. At the same time, Lazar said, this process isn't about to disarm Hezbollah across the country. Major changes will need to take place within Lebanon for Hezbollah to decide that it has failed in its four-decade-long quest to destroy Israel through violence. The Trump Administration and Board of Peace are claiming progress in Gaza, as they convince Hamas to sign on to a new disarmament roadmap. Israel has not ratified it, and insists it will continue to confront active threats. Indeed, Israeli strikes early in the week clearly frustrated mediators. Still, Lazar noted, officials tell him that noticeable restraint from the IDF is helpful, and there is cautious optimism coming from the Board of Peace. Gabriella asked if the three diplomatic processes are linked. Lazar explained that Iran has been trying to unify the fronts against Israel, and situate itself as the arbiter of what happens in Lebanon, and maybe someday, in Gaza. Israel has successfully de-linked the fronts, while stressing that if the Islamic Republic falls, Hezbollah and Hamas are likely to follow. Lazar Focus can be found on all podcast platforms. This episode was produced by Gabriella Jacobs and video edited by Ari Schlacht.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Haaretz senior defense columnist Amos Harel joins the Haaretz Podcast to discuss Trump's latest U-turn on Iran, from threatening to bomb the country's infrastructure to once again negotiating with the Islamic Republic over reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Does the president have a plan, or is he just responding to pressure from different directions? How likely is a resumption of full-scale war between Tehran and Jerusalem? And is there truly a lack of interceptors protecting Israel from Iranian missiles? Amos answers all these questions, as we await the president's next step. Meanwhile in Gaza, a new agreement has been announced by the Board of Peace, the international body overseeing the coastal enclave's painfully slow recovery. On paper, it looks great: Hamas will voluntarily disarm, Israel will then withdraw from the areas it occupied after October 7, and reconstruction will move ahead at a faster pace. There's just one problem: No one believes the deal will actually be implemented, and the two sides are already disagreeing over its content and interpretation. Harel and guest host Amir Tibon will discuss the chances for success there, and also the growing danger of escalation in the West Bank after another wave of violent attacks by extremist settlers against Palestinian villages. At what point will the Palestinian population, and perhaps some of the Palestinian Authority's security forces, respond in kind to those attacks and throw the whole region into another round of fighting? And is such a scenario a foregone conclusion, or can it still be avoided? Read more on Haaretz.com The Art of the Deal – or the Art of Bullshit? Trump's Wariness of Another Iran War Hormuz Deal Would Hand Iran an Unprecedented Geopolitical Victory How Much Longer Can Lebanon Withstand Israeli and Hezbollah Obstruction? How Netanyahu Convinced Trump's Board of Peace to Rewrite Its Gaza Deal With HamasSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Abdul El-Sayed just scraped out a razor-thin win in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, and the establishment is already lining up behind him. This isn't some mild progressive. We're talking open socialist policies, calls to treat Israel as an illegal apartheid regime, and a campaign that got a boost from radicals who said America deserved 9/11. The same party that once pretended to be the big tent is now rolling out the red carpet for the red-green alliance of socialists and hard-left extremists. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) went from backing the moderate to praising El-Sayed's “energetic campaign.” Meanwhile, voices warning about anti-Semitism and anti-American fringe ideas are being shouted down. This isn't just Michigan. It's a clear signal that the socialist wing is no longer on the fringe — it is taking the nominations, and the leadership is folding. Regular Americans watching this should understand exactly what it means for the future of the country when the opposition party decides extremism is the new normal. Do you think the Democratic Party can still be pulled back from this radical takeover? What does it say about the state of the Left when someone this extreme becomes the nominee in a swing state? Pat also covered: Why are New York lawmakers pushing to bring back gay bathhouses? France just banned telemarketers — and Americans are taking notes. The eerie similarities between COVID panic and climate change hysteria. Spotify is closing in on 800 million users … and it's not slowing down. Why Mamdani's government grocery stores are already looking like a bad idea. If you want unfiltered truth and common-sense analysis that cuts through the noise, hit subscribe and turn on notifications. 00:00 Pat Gray UNLEASHED! 01:11 We're Getting Close to a Deal with Iran (...Once Again) 04:16 Benjamin Netanyahu on Making a Deal with Iran 06:45 Iran's President "Meets" with Supreme Leader in Tehran 11:01 Where is Everybody (and our Winn-Dixie Stores)? 18:38 JD Vance on Eliminating $56 Billion Worth of Fraud 22:27 Andrew Ferguson on Consequences for Fraudsters 27:15 Caller Cory 31:42 Fat Five 46:11 SpaceX Rocket Footage was AI-Generated 48:14 France Banning Unsolicited Telemarketing Calls 56:01 Updates on the Anthony Fauci Situation 1:01:11 Questions for Zohran Mamdani's City-Run Grocery Stores 1:15:47 Abdul El-Sayed is a JERK! 1:18:34 Stephen Miller on Defeating Communism in America 1:20:04 Francesca Hong's Favorite Holiday 1:25:55 Dearborn, Michigan Looking like Afghanistan 1:31:02 Joe Bastardi on COVID-19 & Climate Change Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Aug. 6. In a departure from recent precedent, President Trump has called Kevin Warsh repeatedly since he was appointed as Fed chairman, including to seek counsel on how AI and the Iran war are affecting the economy. Plus, airlines are pushing back against federal authorities intensifying immigration enforcement at U.S. airports, including near gates and ticket counters. And the Senate confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, after a bipartisan grilling on how she would navigate vaccine policy under Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Once again, confusion reigns over the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump promised again this week that the vital shipping lane will open "very soon". The problem is that the US is not negotiating directly with Iran. Tehran is speaking to Oman, and says a deal on the Strait is close, but that agreement would not automatically reopen the Strait. They first want the US to meet certain guarantees. For more on this, Correspondent Jeremy Diamond joins the show from Tel Aviv.   Also on today's show: Linda Robinson, Sr. Fellow for Women and Foreign Policy, Council on Foreign Relations; Jia Tolentino, Staff Writer, The New Yorker; Idrees Kahloon, Staff Writer, The Atlantic    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 Plus: Oil prices tick higher on news Iran and Oman are finalizing a draft agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. And Airlines are pushing back against federal agents using airports as the site of immigration enforcement efforts. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. ToI founding editor David Horovitz joins host Jessica Steinberg for today's episode. As US-led talks between Lebanon and Israel end early in Rome, Horovitz discusses the desire on both sides to negotiate a deal amidst heavy condemnation from the still deadly potent Hezbollah terror group, which retains considerable support among portions of the Lebanese population. Horovitz briefly weighs in on negotiations between Oman and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, noting the lack of US involvement in the talks, the apparently imminent deal essentially giving Iran control of the strait, and the ongoing failure to achieve any of the war's original goals, centrally as regards Iran's nuclear program. With headlines regarding several new political alliances, particularly among former Likud politicians, Horovitz reviews some of the personalities and possible alliances ahead of the October election. Horovitz also discusses aspects of his latest op-ed article, regarding the dismal state of education in Israel overall, and most especially in the ultra-Orthodox community, and the catastrophic consequences for Israel's future. Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: Israel-Lebanon talks kick off in Rome despite fierce Hezbollah opposition Iran, Oman said nearing deal that will restore US truce, give Tehran some control over Hormuz Ex-Likud ministers Erdan, Edelstein to launch new right-wing party on Thursday Poll shows Ra’am winning 2 more seats if Yesh Atid MK Segalovitz joins the party Rebel Likud MK Dan Illouz joins Yisrael Beytenu, touts its ‘national and liberal values’ Former Shas leader Yishai said to mull run with new Eisenkot-linked Haredi party Why these elections are the last chance to save Israel from its ‘spiral of collapse’ Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by Yitzchak Ledee.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iran & Oman Agree To Hormuz Shipping Route & Blame US For Delaying Final Agreement! Washington Still Objects To Any Arrangement That Gives Iran Control Over Passage Or Permits Tehran To Charge Transit Fees

The conflict between the United States and Iran is now in its sixth month. In today's episode security expert Paul Rogers joins PTO to talk about the current situation and the prospects of a deal between the United States and Iran that might lead to the opening of the straits. We talked about why Donald Trump recently backed away from launching a major attack on Iranian infrastructure, the current posture of the UAE, Saudi Arabia ,and the other Gulf monarchies and the prospect of Israel potentially embarking on further escalation if a deal - likely to be highly detrimental to Israel's regional position - were to be concluded between Washington and Tehran.

The US government has no plan for the war that Donald Trump launched against Iran. The Pentagon is desperately asking analysts for ideas. Tehran won, but Washington refuses to admit it. Ben Norton explains what exactly is happening, and why the United States lost so badly. VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25J1gdTCx_o Topics 0:00 Trump has no plan for Iran war 1:37 USA lost and Iran won 2:59 Trump threatens Iran 3:53 USA bombed schools 5:15 Trump's empty rhetoric 7:54 US allies in Persian Gulf 10:28 Yemen and Saudi Arabia 12:01 US military runs out of missiles 14:37 Iran destroys US bases 15:38 Iran expels US troops 18:20 Iran has the leverage 19:05 Trump always chickens out (TACO) 20:32 Iran strengthened, USA weakened 22:34 Outro

In this episode of the Ben Ferguson podcast we examine President Trump’s latest comments on Iran, the competing public statements coming from Washington and Tehran, and what this renewed push for diplomacy could mean for stability in the Middle East. We discuss Trump’s claim that talks are already taking place, why he says Iran must never obtain a nuclear weapon, the role of regional partners including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar, and how the threat of military action is being used alongside diplomatic pressure. President Donald Trump says negotiations with Iran are already underway and describes the current diplomatic effort as Tehran’s final opportunity to reach an agreement before facing possible military action. The stakes, according to the president, have rarely been higher. Trump argues that regional allies urged him to delay planned operations and give diplomacy one more chance. At the center of the discussions are Iran’s nuclear ambitions and the future of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important waterways. Topics Covered: Trump’s claim that direct negotiations with Iran are currently underway The president’s warning that this is Iran’s “last chance” to reach an agreement The debate over Iran’s nuclear program and denuclearization Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar’s reported role in encouraging diplomacy The strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz and global shipping access The possibility of military action if negotiations fail Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast and Verdict with Ted Cruz Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump just gave Iran one last chance before “decapitation” — and the Strait of Hormuz is on the clock. You need to see this before the next move drops. President Trump announced from the Oval Office that he is handing Tehran a final ultimatum after calling off a massive weekend strike. Talks are supposedly under way to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz as soon as Tuesday, with Gulf allies backing the push. Trump called it the last chance to sign a good deal and avoid leadership-targeted strikes. Iran is already denying direct negotiations with the United States, saying it is only talking with Oman about shipping routes. After more than a dozen previous deadlines and pullbacks since the war started in February, Trump is framing this as different — phase one opens the oil choke point; phase two goes after Iran's nuclear program. Regular Americans watching gas prices and Middle East chaos need the straight story on whether this ultimatum holds or becomes another delay. Pat also covered: SpaceX rocket set to smash into the moon overnight. Is Tony Romo about to lose his CBS job after the OWI arrest? Actress Donna Mills joins OnlyFans and plans to show it all. Did OpenAI hack Hugging Face? Mamdani's latest idea: Show ID for cheap groceries. Do you think Iran will actually sign this time, or is this just more talk? Have you seen enough of these “final chances,” or do you still trust Trump's approach here? If you want unfiltered truth and common-sense analysis that cuts through the noise, hit subscribe and turn on notifications. 00:00 Pat Gray UNLEASHED! 00:23 Trump's Latest Updates on Iran 05:48 Trump on Control of the Strait of Hormuz 07:56 Trump on Opening the Strait of Hormuz 08:53 Gas/Oil Prices 10:15 Trump on Gas/Oil Companies 19:00 Trump on Repairing the Reflecting Pool 25:28 Trump Asked about Jeanine Pirro 26:56 Newsweek Admits Trump was Right about Venezuela 33:03 Fat Five 46:29 Shri Thanedar Asks for YOUR VOTE! 51:54 Leftists in Spain Blame Trump for Ceuta Situation 54:07 Aaron Rodgers Goes Off on Anthony Fauci 1:01:51 Anthony Fauci Confronted by Reporter Outside his House 1:04:31 RFK Jr. VS. Dana Bash on COVID-19 Vaccine 1:07:17 FLASHBACK: Anthony Fauci on Vaccines Back in 2004 1:08:58 Boy George Splits Up with Record Label Manager 1:13:16 OpenAI Hacking into Other AI Systems Autonomously 1:17:00 Zohran Mamdani on Showing ID for City-Run Grocery Stores 1:22:56 Elon Musk, Ro Khanna, and the Dismantling of USAID 1:25:29 Hunter Biden Despises the ENTIRE Trump Family Lineage! 1:31:17 Markwayne Mullin on TPS Ruling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pakistani Taliban has claimed responsibility for a suicide bomb attack that killed at least 14 people - including six policemen - in the Swat Valley, north of the capital Islamabad. Also: President Trump says new negotiations will begin on Monday with Iran on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending Tehran's nuclear ambitions. Two helicopters collided in Greece while trying to douse the wildfires raging across the mainland and some of the islands. One crew made an emergency landing and survived, but the other crew were killed. We have a special report from Sierra Leone about one of Europe's most wanted drug dealers. Security officials in Russia say an explosion that killed three people at a restaurant in Moscow was an act of terrorism. Seventy-two people drowned when tens of thousands of migrants surged into the Spanish territory of Ceuta from Morocco last Thursday. The American pop star and actress, Ariana Grande is withdrawing from public appearances and won't appear in an upcoming musical production in London. Scientists say they've found evidence that Ice Age people were more likely to kill female woolly mammoths than male ones. And New Zealander Sophie Woods sets a new record for the Via Alpina, which is one of the world's toughest athletic challenges.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 Photo: Rescue workers evacuate an injured victim following the suicide bombing in Mingora, Swat, Pakistan. Credit: EPA/Shutterstock

P.M. Edition for Aug. 3. Ford spent decades producing ho-hum workhorse cars–the Taurus, the Focus. WSJ autos reporter Ryan Felton explains why the company is hitting reverse. Plus, Michigan public health officials say two people have died in connection with the cyclosporiasis outbreak. And WSJ business reporter Natasha Khan discusses why Kimberly-Clark is embarking on a moonshot effort to make paper towels and toilet paper out of a spiny desert plant called hesperaloe. Danny Lewis hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Voters are set to head to the polls across five states on Tuesday, including for a key Democratic primary for Michigan's open Senate seat. State Sen. Cindy Holscher (D-Kan.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss her campaign for governor. President Trump calls off the latest round of strikes on Iran but says he's giving Tehran “every last chance before decapitation.” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.