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We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2018: They fought for the Iranian revolution – and then for Saddam Hussein. The US and UK once condemned them. But now their opposition to Tehran has made them favourites of Trump White House hardliners By Arron Merat. Read by Lucy Scott. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

Donald Trump has urged Russia to ‘make a deal' with Ukraine as the leaders of G7 countries meet on Tuesday and try to put the conflict back at the top of the agenda. European leaders are hoping to capture Trump's attention for long enough to speak to him about Ukraine, with the US president's focus more on the US-Israeli war against Iran. Nosheen Iqbal speaks to the Guardian's Europe correspondent, Jon Henley – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

The US and Iran have reached a tentative deal to end the conflict in the Middle East, but competing claims from Donald Trump and Tehran have left the details shrouded in uncertainty. Questions remain over the reopening of the strait of Hormuz, Israel's withdrawal from Lebanon, and the future of Iran's nuclear programme. Nosheen Iqbal speaks to the Guardian's senior international correspondent Julian Borger. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Early this morning, Iran launched retaliatory strikes on American bases in the region, after the US military struck strategic locations near the Strait of Hormuz, which were themselves a response to Iran's downing of a US Army helicopter earlier this week. This came shortly after Iran and Israel exchanged fire over the weekend. Suzanne Maloney is a leading expert on Iran and the Persian Gulf policy at the Brookings Institution. She joins the show to discuss the latest.  Also on today's show: former Irish Senator-turned-journalist Maira Cahill; Heidi Blake, Staff Writer, The New Yorker; Shell US President Colette Hirstius    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel and Iran have exchanged direct strikes for the first time since a ceasefire was reached in April, raising fears of a return to a full-scale regional war. The Israeli strikes are in apparent defiance of Donald Trump, who told Israel's prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, not to retaliate against Iran, in order to avoid derailing peace talks. Nosheen Iqbal speaks to the Guardian's senior international correspondent Julian Borger – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

This week, Walter gives a lecture and Q&A at the London School of Economics on American foreign policy in the Trump era. The recording is from February 19 and is republished here with the permission of the LSE.

Key Topics   The evolving situation with Iran and Israel, including negotiations and proxy conflicts Ukraine's recent territorial gains and the shifting momentum in the war against Russia The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, highlighting US and global response deficiencies The impact of US political dynamics on foreign aid and international policy The significance of vaccine development and global health infrastructure gaps Links Carla Anne Robbins - https://www.cfr.org/experts/carla-anne-robbins Yasmeen Abutaleb - https://www.reuters.com/authors/yasmeen-abutaleb/ Bobby Ghosh - https://www.bloomberg.com/authors/APEY-AVaoBA/bobby-ghosh Christopher Miller - https://www.ft.com/christopher-miller Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs — belfercenter.org World Review with Ivo Daalder — belfercenter.org/world-review-ivo-daalder

It's an Emmajority Report Thursday on The Majority Report. On today's program: Trump's $1.8M taxpayer funded "anti-weaponization" fund has received so much backlash that acting AG Todd Blanche has announced the fund has been rescinded. It should be noted that Blanche refuses to commit to put this reversal in writing, so we'll see. Brendan James and Noah Kulwin of the Blowback podcast join the program to discuss their new miniseries, No Daylight, which focuses on the turbulent history of U.S.-Israeli relations. In the Fun Half: Brenden Sutton and Matt Binder join. Norman Finkelstein reacts to criticism he's received over his comments on Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens. Donald Trump commissions a confusing graph that compares the size of the Washington monument reflecting pool to some of the tallest buildings in America. It is unclear what the graph was meant to indicate. Trump's pick to be the head of the Director of National Intelligence, Bill Pulte, has a long history of being a sick freak. Rep. Madeleine Dean (D-PA) calls out Marco Rubio trying to propagate lies that Hamas was stopping aid from entering Gaza. All that and more. To connect and organize with your local ICE rapid response team visit ICERRT.com The Congress switchboard number is (202) 224-3121. You can use this number to connect with either the U.S. Senate or the House of Representatives. Follow us on TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@majorityreportfm Check us out on Twitch here: https://www.twitch.tv/themajorityreport Find our Rumble stream here: https://rumble.com/user/majorityreport Check out our alt YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/majorityreportlive Gift a Majority Report subscription here: https://fans.fm/majority/gift Subscribe to the AM Quickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! https://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: https://majority.fm/app Go to https://JustCoffee.coop and use coupon code majority to get 10% off your purchase Check out today's sponsors: ZOCDOC: Go to Zocdoc.com/MAJORITY and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE and book a top-rated doctor RIDGE WALLEt: Get up to 40% off @Ridge with code MAJORITYREPORT at https://www.Ridge.com/MAJORITYREPORT. SUNSET LAKE CBD: Use coupon code "Left Is Best" (all one word) for 20% off of your entire order at SunsetLakeCBD.com Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattLech On Instagram: @MrBryanVokey Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on YouTube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Check out Matt Binder's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattbinder Subscribe to Brandon's show The Discourse on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ExpandTheDiscourse Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.

Today on Uncommon Sense, we're discussing what may be the most consequential political moment of Donald Trump's career. With Trump's approval ratings slipping, the Iran conflict escalating, renewed questions surrounding the Epstein files, and the assassination of Charlie Kirk continuing to reverberate through the conservative movement, many Americans are asking whether these events are isolated, or part of a much larger story.In this episode, I examine the connections I believe may exist between these developments, including my view that the Epstein files may have been used as leverage against powerful political figures and that foreign interests have exerted significant influence over American policy in the Middle East.We'll discuss:Trump's declining support among his baseThe growing controversy surrounding U.S. involvement with IranThe unanswered questions surrounding the Epstein filesThe political impact of Charlie Kirk's assassination and its aftermathWhy I believe these stories intersect in ways the mainstream media refuses to exploreMy goal is not to tell you what to think, but to encourage you to question narratives, follow incentives, and examine who benefits from the decisions being made in Washington.--https://www.bible.com/

On Saturday, Donald Trump said talks with Tehran were going well and an agreement to end the war was ‘largely negotiated'. On Sunday, the US launched strikes on Southern Iran. By Thursday, Donald Trump had circulated a draft peace agreement for the war with Iran among allies. This week, as the US-Iran deal remains in a precarious state, Jonathan Freedland speaks to Ali Vaez of the International Crisis Group about why Trump keeps changing his mind on what to do to end the war

Send us Fan MailThe Architecture of Empire: Walter L. Hixson on the Israel Lobby and the Machinery of Endless WarPart Two: The Nakba's Blast Radius and the Capture of U.S. Foreign PolicyEpisode DescriptionSeventy-eight years ago, the Nakba dismantled Palestinian society. Today, we are living inside its blast radius.What began in 1948 with the violent mass displacement of over 700,000 people has metastasized into a sprawling, multi-front geopolitical fire. We are now watching the Middle East get swallowed by a disastrous and widely rejected regional war with Iran—a conflict fueled by corrupt demagogues desperate to trade human lives for their own political survival.How does a republic repeatedly bankrupt its moral standing and its treasury to underwrite conflicts its citizens actively despise? It doesn't happen by accident. It is engineered.In Part Two of our historical deep-dive into the U.S.-Israel Special Relationship, host Jeremy Rothe-Kushel reaches back to a profoundly relevant late-2021 conversation with diplomatic and cultural historian Walter L. Hixson.Stripping away the polite fictions of Washington double-speak, Hixson exposes the actual plumbing of imperial power. We break down the modern Israel lobby in plain daylight: the massive flow of capital, the ruthless political coercion, and the organized infrastructure of silence that captures U.S. foreign policy and locks the American public into a perpetual cycle of militarism and repression.If we are ever going to extinguish the fire, we must first understand exactly who built the furnace. Step beyond the walls with us.Guest Bio: Walter L. Hixson is a diplomatic and cultural historian, a contributing editor of the Washington Report on Middle East Affairs, and the author of numerous vital books, including Architects of Repression: How Israel and Its Lobby Put Racism, Violence and Injustice at the Center of US Middle East Policy and Imperialism and War: The History Americans Need to Own.Listen & Explore Further:Walter Hixson's Bio & Work: University of AkronExplore the Show Archives: Listen to past episodes, including Part 1 with Grant Smith, at the KKFI Understanding Israel Palestine archive: kkfi.org/program/understanding-israel-palestine/Beyond the Walls Substack: beyondthewalls.substack.com

Key Topics   The implications of the US indicting Cuba's former president Raul Castro and what regime change might look like The impact of President Trump's summit with Xi Jinping on Taiwan's security and US strategic ambiguity The political crisis in Britain, the decline of the Labour Party, and the future of UK leadership How European countries view US and China strategies in the context of Taiwan and broader global influence The potential for a shifting European posture towards closer integration with the EU and re-evaluating Brexit Links Philip Stephens - philipstephens.net Karen DeYoung - washingtonpost.com/people/karen-deyoung Anton LaGuardia - economist.com/people/anton-la-guardia Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs —  belfercenter.org World Review with Ivo Daalder —  belfercenter.org/world-review-ivo-daalder

Tom Phillips on life in the country four months after the US abduction of the former president Nicolás Maduro. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

4/16: Richard Epstein evaluates the Middle East crisis, advocating for unconditional surrender against bad actors like Iran. He criticizes current US foreign policy for ambiguity. Epstein emphasizes that long-term stability requires regime change and overwhelming force to break the influence of hostile regional powers.1900 MEXICO CITY

In this episode of GREAT POWER PODCAST, host Ilan Berman talks with Nicholas Eberstadt of the American Enterprise Institute about China's growing demographic problems, and what they signify for the PRC's future - and for Beijing's strategic rivalry with Washington. MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE:-- The PRC's Chinese New Year robot demonstration can be seen at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUmlv814aJoBIO:Nicholas Eberstadt holds the Henry Wendt Chair in Political Economy at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), where he researches and writes extensively on international security in the Korean Peninsula and Asia, demographics, and economic development. Domestically, he focuses on poverty and social well-being. Dr. Eberstadt is also a senior adviser to the National Bureau of Asian Research.His many books and monographs include Men Without Work: Post-Pandemic Edition (2022); Russia's Peacetime Demographic Crisis: Dimensions, Causes, Implications (2010); The Poverty of “the Poverty Rate” (2008); The End of North Korea (1999); The Tyranny of Numbers (1995); and Poverty in China (1979). His latest is Lessons for an Unserious Superpower: The “Scoop” Jackson Legacy and US Foreign Policy (2024).

The Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed, with a US naval blockade still in place. Around 3,000 Iran-bound containers are stranded in Pakistan as costs rise and Washington’s signals shift. Iran is pushing diplomacy from Moscow to Islamabad. Can talks to end the US-Israel war still move forward? In this episode: Osama Bin Javaid (@osamabinjavaid), Al Jazeera Correspondent Episode credits: This episode was produced by David Enders and Chloe K. Li with Catherine Nouhan, Tuleen Barakat, Sarí el-Khalili, and our guest host, Kevin Hirten. It was edited by Tamara Khandaker and Sarí el-Khalili. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhemm. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

The evolving ceasefire and military dynamics in Ukraine, including the Western response and Ukraine's increasing technological resilience Lebanon's fragile ceasefire extension, Hezbollah's role, and opportunities for strengthening Lebanese sovereignty Iran's nuclear ambitions, domestic fractures, and the prospects for a diplomatic resolution amid US-Iran tensions The impact of US foreign policy, regional alliances, and the importance of strategic patience and expertise Ukraine's military remains strong, with signs of a shift in the battlefield, including increasing drone attacks deep inside Russia Europe is rethinking its security posture, increasingly looking towards Ukraine's resilience and local defense capabilities Lebanon's internal political landscape offers a window for US and European allies to support state-building and disarmament efforts Iran faces multiple asymmetries—geographical, military, and trust-related—that complicate negotiations and potential agreements US influence in the Middle East is waning, highlighting the need for regional actors to diversify alliances and strengthen capabilitiesThe Iran ceasefire and US naval blockade: what's holding and what isn't

With six months until the US midterms, we take a look at domestic polls to assess how the Trump administration’s actions are playing out at home. Plus: what’s on the agenda at the Delphi Economic Forum and World Book Day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is peace with Iran even possible — or is the West clinging to a dangerous illusion?In this episode of The Andrew Parker Show, Andrew Parker breaks down the fundamental misunderstanding shaping U.S. foreign policy: the belief that negotiation can resolve every conflict. Drawing on history, ideology, and current geopolitical realities, he argues that Iran's ruling regime is not operating within traditional diplomatic frameworks — but rather a deeply rooted, long-term ideological mission that rejects true capitulation.From the failures of past agreements to the strategic patience of the Iranian regime, Parker explores why temporary deals may only delay a larger conflict. He contrasts this with historical examples like the Cold War and World War II, questioning whether ideology can be contained — or must be confronted directly.The episode also examines the role of Western allies, media influence, and internal political division, and makes a strong case for why strength — not negotiation — may ultimately determine the outcome.This is a direct, unfiltered look at one of the most pressing global issues today — and what it could mean for the future of the United States, Israel, and the world.Support the showThe Andrew Parker Show - Politics, Israel & The Law.  Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and X. Subscribe to our email list at www.theandrewparkershow.comCopyright © 2026 The Andrew Parker Show - All Rights Reserved. 

Donald Trump has indefinitely extended the US ceasefire with Iran after talks looked increasingly uncertain between both sides. Trump said he would ‘extend the ceasefire until such time as [Iran's] proposal is submitted, and discussions are concluded, one way or the other'. The US blockade remains, as does the closure of the strait of Hormuz by Iran, which seized two ships on Wednesday. Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian's diplomatic editor, Patrick Wintour – watch on YouTube. Read Patrick's analysis here.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

As the fragile Iran ceasefire expires tomorrow, talks in Islamabad reach a make-or-break moment. In this hard-hitting 30-minute special of The Right Side, Doug Billings delivers the analysis you won't hear anywhere else: why a weak partial deal with the mullahs would be Munich 2.0 combined with the unfinished business of the Treaty of Versailles—and exactly what America must demand for a deal that actually lasts.From the deadly lessons of 1918–1939 to today's high-stakes negotiations, this episode connects the history, the leverage on the table, and the direct impact on your gas prices, national security, and children's future. No half-measures. No delayed surrender. Only strength brings real peace.✅ Permanent end to enrichment✅ Full missile shutdown✅ Total cutoff of terror funding✅ Human rights steps inside IranProud conservative analysis with real hope for America's future.#Trump #Iran #TheRightSide #DougBillings #fyp #USASupport the show

As tensions rise in the Middle East, a new international coalition is forming—but without the United States. Tara breaks down the controversial move by European leaders, what it could mean for global security, and why the strategy is raising serious questions.

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Melania Trump made a surprise appearance at the White House on Thursday to announce that she ‘never had a relationship' with the late child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell. Her address has seemingly put Epstein back on the political agenda when focus had been firmly on the US and Israel's war in Iran. The intervention came at a difficult time for her husband, Donald Trump, as the fragile ceasefire agreed between the US and Iran seemed to be at risk of falling apart, and as US lawmakers are raising the alarm over the president's mental stability. Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian US editor, Betsy Reed – watch on YouTube Jonathan Freedland on Politics Weekly America with the Guardian's Washington bureau chief David Smith on whether Trump could be forced out of office – listen here or wherever you get your podcasts. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

This week, despite securing a temporary ceasefire with Iran, there were calls from both the left and the right to invoke the 25th amendment of the US constitution to remove Donald Trump from office. Jonathan Freedland speaks to the Guardian's Washington bureau chief, David Smith, about the various ways Congress could remove Trump from the White House

In this episode of The Andrew Parker Show, Andrew Parker breaks down the escalating conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran—and the controversial ceasefire strategy introduced by President Donald J. Trump.Is Iran a negotiating partner that can be trusted, or a regime driven by ideology that rejects lasting peace? Andrew explores the fundamental differences between past Middle East peace agreements and today's geopolitical reality, arguing that Iran's leadership operates under a radically different framework—one that challenges traditional diplomacy.From the role of radical Islamist ideology to the long-term implications of a premature ceasefire, this episode examines whether the United States is on the brink of a historic breakthrough—or a strategic misstep. Andrew also addresses the broader political response, including criticism from both allies and opponents, and what this moment could mean for the future of the Middle East, global stability, and U.S. foreign policy.At the core of the discussion is a critical question: Are we witnessing a path to lasting peace, or a missed opportunity to fundamentally reshape the region?This is a direct, unfiltered analysis of one of the most consequential geopolitical moments in recent history.Support the showThe Andrew Parker Show - Politics, Israel & The Law.  Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and X. Subscribe to our email list at www.theandrewparkershow.comCopyright © 2026 The Andrew Parker Show - All Rights Reserved. 

What is the real reason behind the war with Iran? We break down nuclear threats, terrorism, and the hidden role of China in global power shifts. Discover what's really at stake for America and the world in this eye-opening analysis with Richard Harris and Joshua Philipp.Register for our 2026 Awards Banquet, where we're honoring David Barton and Tina Peters. Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.truthandliberty.net/subscribe  Donate here: https://www.truthandliberty.net/donate  

Mainstream narratives claim progress in the Iran war—but the reality may be far different. Joined by Jack Maxey, we break down the growing gap between official statements and open-source reporting, rising casualties, and the escalating intensity of the conflict.From questions about Israel's air defenses to the expanding role of regional actors like the Houthis, this war is revealing cracks in assumptions long treated as unquestionable. Meanwhile, Americans are once again left in the dark—without clear casualty counts, honest reporting, or constitutional accountability.At what point do we confront the deeper issue: a pattern of undeclared wars driven by executive power rather than the will of the people?This is not just about foreign policy—it's about truth, accountability, and the cost of unchecked authority.SPONSOR:My Gold Guy - https://mygoldguy.com/twomikes

For the first time in polling history, American sympathy for Palestinians has surpassed sympathy for Israel. AIPAC, once a powerhouse lobbying organization, has become toxic in Democratic politics. Democratic candidates are being pressed to publicly disavow AIPAC and answer directly whether what happened in Gaza constitutes genocide. Many are fumbling that question, and voters are noticing. Netanyahu and his government appear to understand the timeline clearly. With roughly two and a half years left in Trump's second term, they are working that window as hard as possible, knowing that if Democrats retake the House, Senate, and White House in 2028, the era of unconditional U.S. military funding and political cover is over. The $4 billion a year with no strings attached will not survive a Democratic majority. AIPAC is already reinventing itself through shell groups with generic American-sounding names to continue funneling money to candidates without the now-toxic AIPAC brand attached. Tim Miller recently called it the worst self-inflicted collapse of a lobbying organization he has ever witnessed. Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz threatens global trade. Israel is becoming an international pariah. The propaganda cover is gone, and the clock is running. SUPPORT & CONNECT WITH HAWK- Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mdg650hawk - Hawk's Merch Store: https://hawkmerchstore.com - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mdg650hawk7thacct - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hawkeyewhackamole - Connect on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/mdg650hawk.bsky.social - Connect on Substack: https://mdg650hawk.substack.com - Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hawkpodcasts - Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mdg650hawk - Connect on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mdg650hawk ALL HAWK PODCASTS INFO- Additional Content Available Here: https://www.hawkpodcasts.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@hawkpodcasts- Listen to Hawk Podcasts On Your Favorite Platform:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3RWeJfyApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/422GDuLYouTube: https://youtube.com/@hawkpodcastsiHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/47vVBdPPandora: https://bit.ly/48COaTB

Today on Flashpoints: We talk with a former Marine combat pilot turned historian for his views about US foreign policy; Then we discuss the obscured international press coverage of the so-called temporary peace agreement between Trump and Iran; Finally we visit by two peace activists who've been at it a long time to discuss their recent protests against the war machine. An award winning front-line investigative news magazine, that focuses on human, civil and workers right, issues of war and peace, Global Warming, racism and poverty, and other issues. Hosted by Dennis J. Bernstein. The post We talk to Former Marine Combat Pilot Turned Historian for his Views about US Foreign policy appeared first on KPFA.

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Rebecca Lissner, Senior Fellow of US Foreign Policy at the Council on Foreign Relations speaks on President's Trump threats to "blow everything up" in Iran. She speaks with Bloomberg's Tom Keene and Paul Sweeney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump has said he is considering pulling the US out of Nato, likening the alliance to a ‘paper tiger'. It comes after weeks of denouncements from the US president against allies for not helping to reopen the strait of Hormuz. When asked about Trump's comments, Keir Starmer said: ‘Nato is the single most effective military alliance the world has ever seen' and ‘whatever the noise, I'm going to act in the British national interest in all the decisions that I make'. Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian's Europe correspondent, Jon Henley – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Donald Trump's return to the White House has once again altered the contours of international politics. For India, this evolving context raises several important questions about the viability of its foreign policy approach. This week on the podcast, Milan sits down with three of the contributors to a new compilation published by the Carnegie Endowment—Shoumitro Chatterjee, Sameer Lalwani, and Tanvi Madan—to discuss the uncertain trajectory of Indian foreign policy. 

As thousands of US soldiers and marines arrive in the Middle East, Iran is accusing Washington of privately plotting a ground assault while publicly touting ceasefire talks. Donald Trump threatened to ‘obliterate' Iran's energy infrastructure, said his ‘preference would be to take the oil' in Iran and that US forces could seize the regime's export hub on Kharg Island, while also claiming he was in talks with a new ‘reasonable regime'. Yemen's Houthi forces have also entered the conflict, bringing the threat of further damage to the global economy. Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian columnist and host of Politics Weekly America, Jonathan Freedland – watch on YouTube. And listen to Politics Weekly America here, or wherever you get your podcasts.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

The journalists Ruaridh Nicoll and Daniel Montero report from Havana as Cuba suffers from a devastating oil blockade imposed by the US. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Andrew Roth on why the war on Iran is unpopular with the US public and what it means for Maga insiders. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Donald Trump has delayed his deadline for Iran to open the strait of Hormuz, saying he is postponing strikes on Iranian power plants for a five-day period. The US president had threatened to ‘obliterate' the regime's power plants, while Tehran said in return it would ‘irreversibly destroy' essential infrastructure across the Middle East, including vital water systems, in the conflict's latest escalation. The war is now in its fourth week, as Trump declares the US and Iran had ‘good and productive conversations', but what could come next? Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian's diplomatic editor, Patrick Wintour – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Kemi Badenoch has described Donald Trump's criticism of Keir Starmer as ‘childish' and said it ‘sends the wrong signal to our opponents in Iran or in Russia'. Trump repeated his previous attack on the prime minister on Tuesday, saying: ‘Unfortunately Keir is no Winston Churchill.' Are cracks starting to appear in the US-UK special relationship? Lucy Hough speaks to our senior political correspondent Peter Walker – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Events in the narrow waterway are causing chaos around the globe. Jillian Ambrose explains why. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

A major turning point in the Middle East—top Iranian leadership figures are reportedly eliminated as Israel intensifies strikes across the region. Tara breaks down what this means for Iran's regime, the role of U.S. strategy, and why this moment could reshape global power dynamics. Plus, the media narrative vs. reality, and how years of policy decisions led to this explosive shift.

After decades of U.S. military spending to defend Europe, the response to rising tensions in the Middle East is raising serious questions. Tara breaks down the staggering cost of protecting European allies—and why, when it matters most, they're refusing to stand alongside the United States. From the Strait of Hormuz to Ukraine, this episode dives into the imbalance in global alliances and what it means for America's future.

A massive shift is unfolding in the Middle East as Israeli strikes take out top Iranian leadership—and expose a deeper global fracture. Tara breaks down the collapse of Iran's power structure, the critical role Israel is playing, and why Europe is refusing to step up despite decades of U.S. protection. Plus, the shocking cost of defending allies, the Strait of Hormuz crisis, and a political revolution brewing at home over election integrity.

Madrid-based journalist Guy Hedgecoe explains why Pedro Sánchez has been one of the few European leaders to challenge the US president on Iran. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Live Mar 11, 2026 | Yaron Brook ShowSeason 12, Episode 509/11 & Iran War; Oil; Taiwan; WA Taxes; More | Yaron Brook Show9/11 Lessons Ignored? Iran War, Oil Shock, Taiwan Risk & America's Economic ContradictionsWhat if the biggest lesson of 9/11 is the one policymakers still refuse to learn?In this explosive episode of the The Yaron Brook Show, Yaron Brook connects the dots between the Iran war, oil geopolitics, Taiwan tensions, tax policy, welfare fraud, and the housing crisis—revealing the deeper ideas driving today's political chaos.Are we repeating the same strategic mistakes that led to decades of failed Middle East policy?Could an Iran war reshape global oil markets?Is Taiwan the next geopolitical flashpoint?And why do governments keep expanding welfare and taxation while housing becomes unaffordable?From foreign policy to economics to philosophy, this episode exposes the contradictions shaping the world in 2026.

Donald Trump has held an astonishing press conference in which he said the war in Iran was ‘very complete' and could end ‘very soon', but also claimed that the US had not ‘won enough'. The US president is under growing pressure over the economic toll from the conflict, but his words were met with defiance from Tehran. So is the war any closer to ending and has Trump underestimated the resilience of the Iranian regime? Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Live Mar 10, 2026 | Yaron Brook ShowSeason 12, Episode 49War; Drones; Oil; ISIS; Piers Morgan; New AI; Nuclear; Flying Cars | Yaron Brook ShowWar with Iran? Drones, Oil, ISIS, Nuclear Escalation & the Tech Revolution—What Happens Next? The world feels like it's accelerating toward chaos. War tensions rise, drones redefine the battlefield, oil politics shape global power, and nuclear risks loom in the background. At the same time, artificial intelligence breakthroughs and flying cars promise a technological revolution.In this episode of The Yaron Brook Show, Yaron breaks down the moral, political, and strategic implications of the week's biggest developments—from Middle East conflict and Iranian strategy to the cultural influence of figures like Piers Morgan and the rapid evolution of AI.Is the world sliding toward greater conflict—or standing on the edge of unprecedented technological progress?Yaron also takes live audience questions on everything from MAGA politics and Iran's internal stability to Ukraine, China, homelessness policy, and the future of Objectivism.If you want a clear moral and philosophical framework for understanding today's geopolitical chaos—this episode is essential viewing.Watch, comment, and share your perspective below. https://youtube.com/live/UFMokN0W0rU⏱️ Episode Timeline01:20 War: Escalation, strategy, and what comes next28:25 Drones: The technology transforming modern warfare34:10 Oil: Energy, geopolitics, and global power45:10 ISIS: Is the threat returning?50:25 New AI: The next wave of intelligence technology55:10 Nuclear: Risks, deterrence, and global stability56:30 Flying Cars: Sci-fi becoming reality59:30 Piers Morgan: Media narratives and influence

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Intense waves of airstrikes have hit dozens of military positions, frontier posts and police stations along northern parts of Iran's border with Iraq in what appears to be preparation by the US and Israel for a new front in their war. Iran has warned ‘separatist groups' in this region against joining the widening conflict and launched strikes against Iraq-based Kurdish groups it described as ‘opposed to the revolution'. Could the involvement of these militant groups increase the risk of a civil war in Iran if the regime collapses? Nosheen Iqbal speaks to deputy head of international news Devika Bhat – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Who's calling the shots in the US-Israeli war on Iran? Chief Middle East correspondent Emma Graham-Harrison and international security correspondent Jason Burke report. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus