Middle East Minute by AL-MONITOR
AL-Monitor’s daily podcast covers the top stories shaping the Middle East. Hosted by Adam Lucente, it provides concise updates and analysis on regional developments. The show draws on AL-Monitor’s reporting and expertise across Middle Eastern politics, economics, and culture.
Episodes
US and Turkey resume F-16 talks
Saudi Arabia is reportedly resuming operations at its East-West pipeline, and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi on the UN General Assembly sidelines. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
UNGA Middle East preview
From Al-Monitor Live New York, host Adam Lucente interviews diplomatic correspondent Elizabeth Hagedorn on the Middle East developments surrounding the United Nations General Assembly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
UN says Yemen war displaces 112,000
The Trump administration approved the sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, and an adviser to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the president will seek a third term.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Israel and Morocco agree to exchange ambassadors
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is in France for talks on the UN’s peacekeeping force in Lebanon, and Algeria revoked the license of Sky News Arabia amid a growing rift with the UAE. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Iran's Araghchi visits China
Saudi Arabia formally accused Yemen's Houthis of targeting Mecca, and the Trump administration finalized plans for a $2.8 billion arms sale to Israel.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Saudi Arabia issues first Mecca alert amid Houthi strikes
The Houthis seized Yemen's Greater and Lesser Hanish islands, and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visited Egypt amid the regional escalation.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Syrians protest rising fuel prices
Oman announced a regional meeting was cancelled, and Iran said the Houthis are acting independently amid new cross-border strikes between Yemen and Saudi Arabia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Houthis capture Bab al-Mandeb area in Yemen
Israel said it destroyed Hezbollah infrastructure in Lebanon's Ali al-Taher ridge, and India gears up to host the BRICS summit amid the intensifying regional conflicts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Yemen’s Houthis capture Red Sea port of Mocha
Algeria severed relations with the UAE, and a new poll showed Palestinians are losing trust in both Hamas and Fatah. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Iran fires 20 missiles at Jordan
The price of oil went above $100 after the US and Iran each said they struck numerous vessels in and around the Strait of Hormuz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
12 states including France, UK halt trade with West Bank settlements
Saudi Arabia said 73 were injured in heavy Houthi attacks, and Israeli strikes in Lebanon left dozens dead ahead of the next round of talks.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Israel releases five Lebanese prisoners
More than 80 have reportedly been killed during intensifying clashes in Yemen and a Saudi AI firm unveiled a new model with Chinese help.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Spain says no evidence Morocco orchestrated migrant crisis
Iran launched a new wave of strikes on Kuwait and Saudi crude oil exports hit a nine-year low. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Oil rises as US-Iran strikes escalate
Germany tested an Israeli ballistic missile system and Egypt is eyeing stronger military ties with China during President Xi Jinping’s visit. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
China’s Xi visits Egypt
Violence in southern Syria is escalating and Israel is facing growing pressure over settler attacks on Palestinians. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Iran fires at UAE, Jordan after US strikes in Hormuz
Israel signed a historic defense deal with Greece while Iranian, Russian and Chinese leaders convened at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Israel's Netanyahu trailing in polls
Iran is signaling it is open to diplomacy, and Israel is frustrated with the Hezbollah disarmament process in Lebanon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Visa payments resume in Syria
The US designated the British activist group Palestine Action as a terrorist organization, and the Qatari foreign minister is visiting Tehran as part of a diplomatic push.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Kurdish-led SDF dissolves in Syria
A major UAE delegation arrived in Lebanon, and Iran and Oman discussed plans to remove mines in the Strait of Hormuz.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Gulf, Turkey welcome US removing Syria terror designation
China warned it may respond as the US announces new economic pressure on Iran, while Pakistan reported progress in talks toward ending the war.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Pakistan army chief in Iran for talks
The Iranian currency hit a new low against the dollar as Tehran threatens ships it said violated its rules for crossing the Strait of Hormuz.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Syrian Kurds say integration complete
China criticized US President Donald Trump's economic war threat against Iran and Tunisians protested against poor services in the country.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Iran rejects Trump’s economic warfare threat
Saudi Arabia is pushing Iraq to take action against Iran-backed militias and Syria’s top diplomat made a rare visit to Pakistan.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Iran's Ghalibaf visits Iraq
The UAE halted trade ties with Iran after a missile attack and NATO said it is ready to defend Europe against potential Iranian attacks.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Syria slams Israeli strikes on Idlib airbase linked to Turkey
The Trump administration's Gaza plan is advancing despite Israeli doubts over whether Hamas will disarm.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Lebanon's Salam calls for faster Israeli withdrawal at US envoy meeting
The UAE accused Iran of targeting two of its tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and Turkey is expected to sign the charter for the Saudi-led coalition in the Red Sea.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Israel sends more troops to West Bank town besieged by settlers
Turkey outlined how it plans to strengthen ties with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan after their defense pact, and Iran pushed back against US claims over the Strait of Hormuz.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Lebanon passes long-awaited amnesty law
Yemen’s Houthis and the US military both reported new attacks, and a key IRGC official visited Baghdad.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Syria sentences Bashar al-Assad to death
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is traveling to Libya for talks with the country's rival administrations amid a US-led unity push.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Syria and Russia reach deal on military bases
The Houthis carried out a deadly strike in Yemen as Iran laid out demands to the US for the reopening of Hormuz.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan announce Mecca agreement
The kingdom is reportedly expecting attacks from Iraqi militias and the Houthis while the conflict in Yemen heats up. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Hormuz, Red Sea traffic drops sharply as region awaits deal
Israel and Lebanon are set to resume talks in Rome after the previous day’s discussions ended early amid tensions on the ground.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
US-Iran deal over Hormuz may be imminent as Trump touts ‘very good’ talks
Pro-Palestinian progressive Abdul el-Sayed claimed victory in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, and would become the first Muslim-American senator if he wins the general election in November.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Israel and Lebanon hold 7th round of talks amid mounting hurdles
A ship was hit by a projectile near the Strait of Hormuz as the US makes a renewed push for talks with Iran.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Iran consults Oman, Saudi Arabia after Trump calls off strikes
Iraq's Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus for talks focused on economic cooperation.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Hamas says Israel must withdraw, cease attacks after Trump declares Gaza disarmament deal
Around 60,000 migrants have entered the Spanish enclave Ceuta from Morocco in the past two days, prompting Moroccan forces to deploy as EU leaders seek to manage the crisis.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Egypt targeted for first time, Pakistan insists US-Iran talks alive
Kuwait said a worker at a Chinese company was killed and Jordan reported a new wave of Iranian missiles after the US conducted strikes across southern Iran.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Iraqi militias say at least 20 killed after US-Saudi strikes
The US and Saudi Arabia carried out the strikes following militias firing drones at the kingdom and another IRGC attack on American forces in Jordan.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Trump meets Netanyahu for 8th time with Iran, Lebanon on agenda
Oman reportedly presented Iran a plan for regional management of the Strait of Hormuz and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi hopes to build energy ties with Turkey during his visit. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Oil prices drop after US pauses Iran strikes
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is heading to Washington for talks with US President Donald Trump amid tensions between the two over Iran.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
4 Palestinians, 1 Israeli killed in West Bank shooting
The Turkish opposition is seeking to create a new political party and US President Donald Trump said he is considering major combat operations against Iran.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Oman seeks to mediate in Yemen as Houthis claim attack on Saudi tankers
The US and Saudi Arabia officially signed their nuclear power deal and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi made his first trip to Iran.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
US and Saudi Arabia to sign nuclear agreement
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran is “not serious” about talks as the US completed an 11th consecutive night of strikes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
US sends air reinforcements to region as Yemen’s Houthis up threats
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House to discuss Hezbollah disarmament and the planned Israeli withdrawal.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Lebanon President starts US visit, first since 2009
Iran said it received proposals from mediators as tit-for-tat strikes with the US escalate following the deaths of two American soldiers in Jordan.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Iran hits Kuwait desalination plant, strikes Syria for first time
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi hopes to attract major investment during a US-Iraq business forum.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Syria says it seized Hezbollah weapons at Iraqi border
The US expanded its strikes on Iran overnight, targeting areas in the north after previously focusing on the coast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Iraqi PM and Trump agree on Sept. 30 US troop withdrawal
Iran is calling on Kuwait to expel US forces as the conflict over Hormuz heats up.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Iraq’s Zaidi meets Trump at White House with energy, Iran-backed militias in focus
The US and Iran exchanged heavy strikes overnight, with the UAE saying one sailor was killed aboard an Emirati tanker near the Strait of Hormuz.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Yemen's Houthis say Saudi Arabia hit Sanaa airport
Iran expanded its strikes on the Gulf and Jordan and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi is traveling to Washington for a key visit.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Lebanon's Salam in Turkey for talks with Erdogan
Pakistan and Qatar are reportedly seeking to revive US-Iran talks and an election challenger to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is gaining momentum.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
US launches heaviest strikes against Iran since ceasefire
Kuwait said one person was injured in a strike while Iran reported a projectile hit near the Bushehr nuclear plant.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Trump declares Iran ceasefire "over" after fresh strikes
Iran said parts of the memorandum of understanding with the US are now "ineffective" as tankers turn around and oil prices rise in response to the latest fighting over the Strait of Hormuz.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Explosions hit Syria’s Damascus during Macron visit
Two tankers were hit in the Strait of Hormuz overnight as US President Donald Trump is expected to back F-35 sales to Turkey at the NATO summit.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Iranian mourners call for revenge against US as Hamas dissolves Gaza body
The funeral procession for slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei will reach Iraq later in the week before concluding in Iran's Mashhad.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Syria FM says Damascus open to talking to Hezbollah
Iran is warning against new attacks on its territory ahead of slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Syria’s Sharaa names appointees to parliament as US and Iran talk Hormuz
Israel may see strategic value in its latest deal with Lebanon as tensions with Iran persist.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Morocco celebrates dramatic World Cup upset, Qatar hosts war talks
Uncertainty surrounds the latest negotiations in Doha as Iraq moves to tackle corruption.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Trump announces Iran talks in Doha as Hormuz tensions soar
The announcement follows the Lebanese parliament speaker slamming the recent US-brokered deal with Israel.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Switzerland says 'initial negotiations' on final US-Iran deal to begin Friday
The negotiations will include representatives from Pakistan and Qatar, the Swiss Foreign Ministry said, as Israel engages in talks with the US on its presence in southern Lebanon ahead of a planned Washington trip by Lebanese President Joseph Aoun.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Congress calls on Trump to show them deal
Pressure is building on Capitol Hill for US President Donald Trump to release the text of the agreement with Iran as G7 leaders said they welcomed an end to the war.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Trump says Israel should be “more responsible” in Lebanon, suggests Syria could help with Hezbollah
US President Donald Trump criticized Israel again ahead of nuclear talks with Iran this Friday. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
US-Iran peace deal brings relief to Gulf, oil price drop
Gulf states and energy markets welcomed the deal between the United States and Iran to end the war, while Israel made it clear it is not bound by the deal.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Is there a US-Israel rift on Iran?
Al-Monitor’s Rina Bassist joins host Adam Lucente to discuss whether Israel has been kept out of the loop by the United States on negotiations with Iran, and why the daylight between the US and Israel may hurt Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of the election.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-inf
China’s diplomacy on Iran
Host Adam Lucente speaks to Rosaleen Carroll, co-author of Al-Monitor’s China-Middle East newsletter, to discuss Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi’s visit to China amid signs of progress in the US-Iran talks. Listen as they cover China’s role in the diplomacy surrounding the war, how Beijing is responding to increased pressure from the Trump administration, and the ex
What to expect from Iraq's new PM nominee, Ali al-Zaidi
Host Adam Lucente speaks to Al-Monitor contributor Barin Kayaoglu and Royal United Services Institute fellow Tamer Badawi about Iraqi Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi’s prospects and challenges in forming a government. They discuss why the Trump administration accepted the consensus candidate after months of deliberations and what Zaidi brings to the position.See Privacy Policy at ht
What UAE exit from OPEC means for oil cartel’s future
Host Adam Lucente speaks to Al-Monitor’s business correspondents, Jack Dutton and Samuel Wendel, about the energy and political disagreements that compelled the United Arab Emirates to leave OPEC, and why the Gulf state's exit is a major blow to the cartel amid the chaos surrounding the US-Israel-Iran war.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at htt
Israel-Hezbollah clashes test US-backed Lebanon ceasefire
Al-Monitor's diplomatic correspondent, Elizabeth Hagedorn, joins host Adam Lucente to discuss the state of diplomacy between Israel and Lebanon as well as Iran and the United States. They discuss why the Trump administration is pushing for an Israel-Lebanon deal, the limits to what can be achieved as Israel-Hezbollah fighting continues, and the United States' current priorities in its eng
What to make of Pakistan’s increased defense ties with Saudi Arabia
With another round of US-Iran talks being planned in Islamabad, host Adam Lucente and Al-Monitor contributor Sabena Siddiqui go over Pakistan’s growing security ties to Saudi Arabia. They discuss whether military cooperation with Pakistan could bolster Riyadh’s defenses, the potential to encompass other Gulf states and how Pakistani relations with Iran factor in, among other topics.See Pr
Is the Gulf relieved or cautious as Trump and Iran declare Strait of Hormuz “fully open”?
Host Adam Lucente speaks to Al-Monitor’s chief business correspondent, Jack Dutton, and Gulf newsletter author Francesco Schiavi about how the Gulf views Iran and the US declaring the Strait of Hormuz open. Listen as they cover why Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and other states are not yet in the clear; the regional outreach to Pakistan amid its war mediation efforts; and
Trump declares Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, but will it last?
Al-Monitor’s Rina Bassist joins host Adam Lucente to discuss the Israeli reaction to US President Donald Trump declaring a ceasefire in Lebanon, including the domestic political backlash over the announcement. The podcast also features Al-Monitor’s Beirut correspondent, Beatrice Farhat, who assesses the future of Lebanon’s ties with its neighbor, the complications of the truce and what it
Israel and Lebanon to hold talks after US-Iran ceasefire: What’s next?
Host Adam Lucente speaks with Al-Monitor journalists in the region and in Washington about the announcement of upcoming Israel-Lebanon talks and the ceasefire deal with Iran. They discuss how the US, Israel, and Iran assess their performance in the war; why Israel-Lebanon negotiations may be moving forward now; the latest developments in the Gulf; and more.See Privacy Policy at https://ar
What alternatives to Hormuz do Gulf energy producers have?
Al-Monitor’s senior market research analyst, Samuel Wendel, joins host Adam Lucente to discuss alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz amid Iranian restrictions in the waterway. The discussion covers the feasibility of pipeline and overland routes, the potential for Gulf cooperation on the issue, and which regional states are most at risk of losing oil and gas revenue.See Privacy Policy at h
Syria’s Sharaa visits Germany and the UK as refugee returns, Iran war loom
Al-Monitor news reporter Rosaleen Carroll joins host Adam Lucente to recap Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s first-ever trips to Germany and the United Kingdom, including what the visits mean for the return of refugees and Syria’s position on the US-Israel-Iran war. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-i
What are Trump’s ground operations options in Iran as warships amass?
Al-Monitor’s defense and security correspondent, Jared Szuba, joins host Adam Lucente to discuss the US' potential ground operations against Iran. They also cover how close the Trump administration is to achieving its goal of degrading Iran's military capabilities and the degree of damage done to US assets in the region.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privac
What’s next for the war as Iran responds to the US proposal?
Al-Monitor’s editor-in-chief, Joyce Karam, joins host Adam Lucente to discuss the efforts to achieve a deal between the United States and Iran amid the ongoing war. Listen as they delve into the obstacles preventing negotiations and why Iran feels it is winning. Plus, they discuss the growing frustration among Gulf states and the precarious situation in Lebanon. See Privacy Policy at
Is Israel achieving its goals in Iran and Lebanon?
Al-Monitor’s Israel columnist, Ben Caspit, joins host Adam Lucente to discuss the latest developments in the Iran war, including why Israeli leadership feels it is performing above expectations militarily, the lack of a clear exit strategy, and the somewhat divergent goals between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. They also discuss the complications surrounding
Iranians flee into Turkey as war, protest crackdown take toll: Dispatch from the border
Al-Monitor’s Turkey correspondent, Ezgi Akin, joins host Adam Lucente to discuss her recent reporting from the Turkish-Iranian border. Listen as they discuss the diverse set of reasons people in Iran are fleeing — some of which are unrelated to the war — as well as Iranians’ concerns about a potential Kurdish offensive in the northwest and the latest on Turkey’s reactions to being targete
Syria slams Iran, edges toward Gulf and US as war rages
Al-Monitor Brief host Adam Lucente takes a look at what’s at stake for Syria in the Iran war, including the reasons behind Damascus' diplomatic response to the conflict and the risk to Gulf investments in the country. The episode features commentary from Randa Slim, the director of the Stimson Center's Middle East Program and Charles Lister, a senior fellow at the Middle East Institute. S
How long can the Gulf protect itself from Iranian strikes?
Host Adam Lucente speaks to Al-Monitor contributor Francesco Schiavi about the security situation in the Gulf amid the war with Iran, including how long regional states can successfully defend themselves, the possibility of their retaliation against the Islamic Republic directly, and the potential impact of Europe sending military assets to the Middle East.See Privacy Policy at https://ar
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