MBN Iran Podcast Briefing Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/mbn-iran-podcast-briefing The war around Iran is no longer confined to the battlefield—it is rapidly spilling into global markets, energy supplies, and regional stability. In today’s Iran Briefing podcast, three MBN senior voices unpack the latest developments: Iran’s new leadership doubling down on escalation, attacks spreading across the Gulf, and shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz—one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. With tanker traffic collapsing and oil prices surging above $100 amid the conflict, the conversation looks at how this crisis could reshape Gulf economies, global trade, and the geopolitical balance far beyond the region. MBN© 2026 34806297-aefb-5bc0-97fc-adf2464818e1 yes en Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:27:44 -0700 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:28:12 -0700 http://Alhurra.com/en https://img.transistorcdn.com/LbkWIS7g_KxXoePdCks3k8O9Rs9_wcSEiTyqX0yvADE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hM2Ez/MDYwYTlhYTc1ODBi/NzFkMDAzMTc0YjFm/YmM4Yy5qcGc.jpg MBN Iran Podcast Briefing http://Alhurra.com/en episodic Andres Ilves The war around Iran is no longer confined to the battlefield—it is rapidly spilling into global markets, energy supplies, and regional stability. In today’s Iran Briefing podcast, three MBN senior voices unpack the latest developments: Iran’s new leadership doubling down on escalation, attacks spreading across the Gulf, and shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz—one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. With tanker traffic collapsing and oil prices surging above $100 amid the conflict, the conversation looks at how this crisis could reshape Gulf economies, global trade, and the geopolitical balance far beyond the region. The war around Iran is no longer confined to the battlefield—it is rapidly spilling into global markets, energy supplies, and regional stability. MBN No No Iran After the MOU: Nuclear Risks, Hormuz, and the Houthi Wildcard 17 17 Iran After the MOU: Nuclear Risks, Hormuz, and the Houthi Wildcard full 49d5083b-307f-40da-bd44-a41bff6c1f1b https://share.transistor.fm/s/fbd96412 In this edition of the Iran Briefing Podcast, MBN Iran Editor Andres Ilves is joined by Dana Stroul, director of research at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, and Matthew Kaminski, MBN’s editorial chair, as they take up the MOU, Iran’s nuclear and missile programs, how Iran weaponized the Strait of Hormuz, the Houthi wildcard in the post-ceasefire landscape, and what genuine post-war strategic success looks like for Washington.

]]> In this edition of the Iran Briefing Podcast, MBN Iran Editor Andres Ilves is joined by Dana Stroul, director of research at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, and Matthew Kaminski, MBN’s editorial chair, as they take up the MOU, Iran’s nuclear and missile programs, how Iran weaponized the Strait of Hormuz, the Houthi wildcard in the post-ceasefire landscape, and what genuine post-war strategic success looks like for Washington.

]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:27:44 -0700 Andres Ilves Andres Ilves 2054 In this edition of the Iran Briefing Podcast, MBN Iran Editor Andres Ilves is joined by Dana Stroul, director of research at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, and Matthew Kaminski, MBN’s editorial chair, as they take up the MOU, Iran’s nuclear and missile programs, how Iran weaponized the Strait of Hormuz, the Houthi wildcard in the post-ceasefire landscape, and what genuine post-war strategic success looks like for Washington.

]]> Iran, MOU, Houthi, Hormuz, Negotiations, Trump, Middle East No The US-Iran Nuclear Understanding: What It Solves — and What It Doesn’t 16 16 The US-Iran Nuclear Understanding: What It Solves — and What It Doesn’t full b6f8ebc5-b296-4817-832a-756f0b11fb36 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a17c765e In this edition of the MBN Iran Briefing podcast I’m joined by Henry Sokolski, founder and executive director of the Nonproliferation Policy Education Center, as we examine the newly announced US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding, the fundamental flaws in inspecting nuclear fuel production, the overlooked plutonium threat at Bushehr, nuclear proliferation risks across the Middle East, and whether the sixty-day negotiation window can address half a century of unresolved nuclear concerns.

]]> In this edition of the MBN Iran Briefing podcast I’m joined by Henry Sokolski, founder and executive director of the Nonproliferation Policy Education Center, as we examine the newly announced US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding, the fundamental flaws in inspecting nuclear fuel production, the overlooked plutonium threat at Bushehr, nuclear proliferation risks across the Middle East, and whether the sixty-day negotiation window can address half a century of unresolved nuclear concerns.

]]> Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:22:54 -0700 Andres Ilves Andres Ilves 2133 In this edition of the MBN Iran Briefing podcast I’m joined by Henry Sokolski, founder and executive director of the Nonproliferation Policy Education Center, as we examine the newly announced US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding, the fundamental flaws in inspecting nuclear fuel production, the overlooked plutonium threat at Bushehr, nuclear proliferation risks across the Middle East, and whether the sixty-day negotiation window can address half a century of unresolved nuclear concerns.

]]> IRAN, DEAL, TRUMP, USA, VANCE, NUCLEAR WEAPONS, MIDDLE EAST, ISRAEL No The Lebanon-Tehran Axis: Who Controls the Ceasefire Framework? 15 15 The Lebanon-Tehran Axis: Who Controls the Ceasefire Framework? full 922855ad-4085-4852-9660-ff1fddbfba73 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e6f69d7d In this edition of the MBN Iran Briefing podcast I’m joined by MBN Washington Bureau Chief Joe Khawly and seasoned MBN journalist Rami Al Amine, as we examine Lebanon’s role in the broader Iran-Israel-US war, Iran’s direct control over Hezbollah, the troubled ceasefire negotiations, and why the real deadline isn’t the June 22 talks: it’s whatever deal, if any, Washington and Tehran reach.


]]> In this edition of the MBN Iran Briefing podcast I’m joined by MBN Washington Bureau Chief Joe Khawly and seasoned MBN journalist Rami Al Amine, as we examine Lebanon’s role in the broader Iran-Israel-US war, Iran’s direct control over Hezbollah, the troubled ceasefire negotiations, and why the real deadline isn’t the June 22 talks: it’s whatever deal, if any, Washington and Tehran reach.


]]> Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:19:16 -0700 Andres Ilves Andres Ilves 2270 In this edition of the MBN Iran Briefing podcast I’m joined by MBN Washington Bureau Chief Joe Khawly and seasoned MBN journalist Rami Al Amine, as we examine Lebanon’s role in the broader Iran-Israel-US war, Iran’s direct control over Hezbollah, the troubled ceasefire negotiations, and why the real deadline isn’t the June 22 talks: it’s whatever deal, if any, Washington and Tehran reach.


]]> Middle East, Iran, Propaganda, Hormuz, Andres Ilves, War, Gulf, Israel, Lebanon, Nuclear weapons, Negotiations, Geopolitics, Emerging threads, Trump. USA, Foreign Policy, UAE, KSA, Oman, Pakistan, War machine, Human Rights, No Inside Iran’s Propaganda Machine: Ilan Berman on Information Control 14 14 Inside Iran’s Propaganda Machine: Ilan Berman on Information Control full daa82d46-f68d-4888-bf2a-71fab02665c4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e24afba1 "In the latest MBN Iran Briefing podcast, Andres Ilves speaks with Ilan Berman, longtime analyst of Iran, Russia, and Eurasian security. Their wide-ranging discussion covers Iran’s propaganda efforts and messaging in the West, how the regime controls the flow of information in and out of the country, and even draws some wisdom from boxer Mike Tyson,"

]]> "In the latest MBN Iran Briefing podcast, Andres Ilves speaks with Ilan Berman, longtime analyst of Iran, Russia, and Eurasian security. Their wide-ranging discussion covers Iran’s propaganda efforts and messaging in the West, how the regime controls the flow of information in and out of the country, and even draws some wisdom from boxer Mike Tyson,"

]]> Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:26:14 -0700 Andres Ilves Andres Ilves 1566 "In the latest MBN Iran Briefing podcast, Andres Ilves speaks with Ilan Berman, longtime analyst of Iran, Russia, and Eurasian security. Their wide-ranging discussion covers Iran’s propaganda efforts and messaging in the West, how the regime controls the flow of information in and out of the country, and even draws some wisdom from boxer Mike Tyson,"

]]> Ilan Berman, Middle East, Iran, Propaganda, Hormuz, Andres Ilves, War, Gulf, Israel, Lebanon, Nuclear weapons, Negotiations, Geopolitics, Emerging threads, Trump. USA, Foreign Policy, UAE, KSA, Oman, Pakistan, War machine, Human Rights, No Pakistan, China and the Future of the Iran War 13 13 Pakistan, China and the Future of the Iran War full 683b3f17-2dbd-407b-a3e5-72ac5eb1254d https://share.transistor.fm/s/b8ca0273 In this edition of the MBN Iran Briefing podcast I’m joined by MBN Washington Bureau Chief Joe Kawly and Mohammed Soliman, senior fellow at the Middle East Institute, as we look at the shifting geography of the Iran war, U.S. President Trump’s call to expand the Abraham Accords, and the roles of Pakistan and China in shaping what comes next. 

]]> In this edition of the MBN Iran Briefing podcast I’m joined by MBN Washington Bureau Chief Joe Kawly and Mohammed Soliman, senior fellow at the Middle East Institute, as we look at the shifting geography of the Iran war, U.S. President Trump’s call to expand the Abraham Accords, and the roles of Pakistan and China in shaping what comes next. 

]]> Thu, 28 May 2026 16:51:32 -0700 Andres Ilves Andres Ilves 2586 In this edition of the MBN Iran Briefing podcast I’m joined by MBN Washington Bureau Chief Joe Kawly and Mohammed Soliman, senior fellow at the Middle East Institute, as we look at the shifting geography of the Iran war, U.S. President Trump’s call to expand the Abraham Accords, and the roles of Pakistan and China in shaping what comes next. 

]]> Iran, China, War, Middle East, hormuz No Trump-Xi Summit: China, Iran and the Strait of Hormuz 12 12 Trump-Xi Summit: China, Iran and the Strait of Hormuz full ccd92a20-4908-43e3-8536-e045ceaddf67 https://share.transistor.fm/s/223e1578 In the latest MBN Iran Briefing podcast, Andres Ilves speaks with MBN China Editor Min Mitchell and MBN Israel correspondent Yehya Kassem about Trump and Putin’s visits to Beijing, the Trump-Xi summit, and a groundbreaking story by our correspondent in Jerusalem — unpacking what these developments reveal about China’s position on the Iran war, the Strait of Hormuz, and the future of Chinese-Iranian relations.

]]> In the latest MBN Iran Briefing podcast, Andres Ilves speaks with MBN China Editor Min Mitchell and MBN Israel correspondent Yehya Kassem about Trump and Putin’s visits to Beijing, the Trump-Xi summit, and a groundbreaking story by our correspondent in Jerusalem — unpacking what these developments reveal about China’s position on the Iran war, the Strait of Hormuz, and the future of Chinese-Iranian relations.

]]> Wed, 20 May 2026 17:47:49 -0700 Andres Ilves Andres Ilves 1724 In the latest MBN Iran Briefing podcast, Andres Ilves speaks with MBN China Editor Min Mitchell and MBN Israel correspondent Yehya Kassem about Trump and Putin’s visits to Beijing, the Trump-Xi summit, and a groundbreaking story by our correspondent in Jerusalem — unpacking what these developments reveal about China’s position on the Iran war, the Strait of Hormuz, and the future of Chinese-Iranian relations.

]]> Iran, Russia, China, Hormuz, Trump, Middle East, Putin, war, conflict, economy, gulf, energy, military, oil gas, No How Iran and Lebanon’s Gen Z Is Reacting to War 11 11 How Iran and Lebanon’s Gen Z Is Reacting to War full 307d5a23-cfd0-4561-a58d-d445458aea96 https://share.transistor.fm/s/90e458f4 How are Iran and Lebanon’s Gen Z reacting to the war and the conditions they live in? To find out, check out the latest Iran Briefing podcast. In this edition I’m joined by MBN’s own Editor-in-Chief Leila Bazzi and by Holly Dagres, curator of the Iranist Substack and Senior Fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, as we look at the human impact of the war on young Iranians and Lebanese.

]]> How are Iran and Lebanon’s Gen Z reacting to the war and the conditions they live in? To find out, check out the latest Iran Briefing podcast. In this edition I’m joined by MBN’s own Editor-in-Chief Leila Bazzi and by Holly Dagres, curator of the Iranist Substack and Senior Fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, as we look at the human impact of the war on young Iranians and Lebanese.

]]> Mon, 18 May 2026 15:41:43 -0700 Andres Ilves Andres Ilves 1873 How are Iran and Lebanon’s Gen Z reacting to the war and the conditions they live in? To find out, check out the latest Iran Briefing podcast. In this edition I’m joined by MBN’s own Editor-in-Chief Leila Bazzi and by Holly Dagres, curator of the Iranist Substack and Senior Fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, as we look at the human impact of the war on young Iranians and Lebanese.

]]> Iran, Lebanon, Gen Z, War, Podcast, Middle East No Iran Briefing| War, Lebanon, and Hezbollah 10 10 Iran Briefing| War, Lebanon, and Hezbollah full 5d7b008b-8647-4920-87c9-eb66dcd2dca9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/005ea6cb Why are there roadblocks in Iran manned by soldiers who don’t speak Persian? How is Lebanon’s Hezbollah planning to return to the 1980s? To find out, check out the latest Iran Briefing podcast. In this edition I’m joined by MBN’s own Rami Al Amine and renowned former BBC journalist Pooneh Ghoddoosi as we look at the latest from Lebanon and at how people in Iran are coping after two months of war and fragile ceasefire.


]]> Why are there roadblocks in Iran manned by soldiers who don’t speak Persian? How is Lebanon’s Hezbollah planning to return to the 1980s? To find out, check out the latest Iran Briefing podcast. In this edition I’m joined by MBN’s own Rami Al Amine and renowned former BBC journalist Pooneh Ghoddoosi as we look at the latest from Lebanon and at how people in Iran are coping after two months of war and fragile ceasefire.


]]> Mon, 11 May 2026 18:27:20 -0700 Andres Ilves Andres Ilves 2439 Why are there roadblocks in Iran manned by soldiers who don’t speak Persian? How is Lebanon’s Hezbollah planning to return to the 1980s? To find out, check out the latest Iran Briefing podcast. In this edition I’m joined by MBN’s own Rami Al Amine and renowned former BBC journalist Pooneh Ghoddoosi as we look at the latest from Lebanon and at how people in Iran are coping after two months of war and fragile ceasefire.


]]> Iran, Hezbollah, War, Israel, Middle East, UAE, Saudi, Trump, Tehran, Geopolitics No Beijing: Trump, Xi, Iran, and more 9 9 Beijing: Trump, Xi, Iran, and more full 310675ee-7463-493b-89a6-a65f07aaaddb https://share.transistor.fm/s/c42daba8 Big stakes at next week’s U.S.-China summit. What’s the connection to the Iran war? How are the world’s superpowers gaining — and losing — from the conflict?

 

Min Mitchell (China Editor)

Andres Ilves (Iran Editor)

Matthew Kaminski (MBN Editorial Chair)

]]> Big stakes at next week’s U.S.-China summit. What’s the connection to the Iran war? How are the world’s superpowers gaining — and losing — from the conflict?

 

Min Mitchell (China Editor)

Andres Ilves (Iran Editor)

Matthew Kaminski (MBN Editorial Chair)

]]> Mon, 04 May 2026 14:16:55 -0700 Andres Ilves Andres Ilves 1803 Big stakes at next week’s U.S.-China summit. What’s the connection to the Iran war? How are the world’s superpowers gaining — and losing — from the conflict?

 

Min Mitchell (China Editor)

Andres Ilves (Iran Editor)

Matthew Kaminski (MBN Editorial Chair)

]]> Iran, China, Trump, Xi, Hormuz, war, Middle East No Endless ceasefire, crazy rich Iranians and meme wars 8 8 Endless ceasefire, crazy rich Iranians and meme wars full 5f784c9c-d25c-409f-b89c-565ee78a1aa4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/99fc7722 President Trump extended the ceasefire — without any new deadlines. The sons and daughters of Iran’s ruling elites find their high life in the West imperiled. Iran goes on meme offense, waging the information war in the region and beyond. 

Andres Ilves (Iran Editor)

Roya Hakakian (Senior Correspondent)

Matthew Kaminski (MBN Editorial Chair)

3 Men Who Run Iran — MBN Iran Briefing
https://alhurra.com/en/18993 


]]> President Trump extended the ceasefire — without any new deadlines. The sons and daughters of Iran’s ruling elites find their high life in the West imperiled. Iran goes on meme offense, waging the information war in the region and beyond. 

Andres Ilves (Iran Editor)

Roya Hakakian (Senior Correspondent)

Matthew Kaminski (MBN Editorial Chair)

3 Men Who Run Iran — MBN Iran Briefing
https://alhurra.com/en/18993 


]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:28:46 -0700 Andres Ilves Andres Ilves 2217 President Trump extended the ceasefire — without any new deadlines. The sons and daughters of Iran’s ruling elites find their high life in the West imperiled. Iran goes on meme offense, waging the information war in the region and beyond. 

Andres Ilves (Iran Editor)

Roya Hakakian (Senior Correspondent)

Matthew Kaminski (MBN Editorial Chair)

3 Men Who Run Iran — MBN Iran Briefing
https://alhurra.com/en/18993 


]]> Iran, Ceasefire, Trump, Hormuz, war, Israel, Lebanon, middle East No Lebanon, Hormuz, and the Regional Fallout of the Iran War 7 7 Lebanon, Hormuz, and the Regional Fallout of the Iran War full f989cf06-6a7a-4323-a64a-6c2f9565e5e0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/67891579 The MBN Iran Podcast reckons with diplomacy—and reality. Starting with Lebanon. For the first time in 30 years, Lebanese and Israeli officials sat in the same room. The meeting in Washington this week was the first step toward what would be a historic breakthrough. But there is a different story on the ground — where, even with the ceasefire in Iran, fighting continues, and people are being displaced. Leila, Matt and Andres  explore this gap. The stakes are even higher in the U.S. military and energy standoff with Iran. So are we at turning points or as so often in the Middle East more and possible bigger trouble ahead?

]]> The MBN Iran Podcast reckons with diplomacy—and reality. Starting with Lebanon. For the first time in 30 years, Lebanese and Israeli officials sat in the same room. The meeting in Washington this week was the first step toward what would be a historic breakthrough. But there is a different story on the ground — where, even with the ceasefire in Iran, fighting continues, and people are being displaced. Leila, Matt and Andres  explore this gap. The stakes are even higher in the U.S. military and energy standoff with Iran. So are we at turning points or as so often in the Middle East more and possible bigger trouble ahead?

]]> Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:34:08 -0700 Andres Ilves Andres Ilves 1866 The MBN Iran Podcast reckons with diplomacy—and reality. Starting with Lebanon. For the first time in 30 years, Lebanese and Israeli officials sat in the same room. The meeting in Washington this week was the first step toward what would be a historic breakthrough. But there is a different story on the ground — where, even with the ceasefire in Iran, fighting continues, and people are being displaced. Leila, Matt and Andres  explore this gap. The stakes are even higher in the U.S. military and energy standoff with Iran. So are we at turning points or as so often in the Middle East more and possible bigger trouble ahead?

]]> Iran, Trump, Middle East, Politics, Geopolitics, Lebanon,Hormuz No The Iran Cipher: Who is Really Calling the Shots? 6 6 The Iran Cipher: Who is Really Calling the Shots? full 6ef13da5-10e6-4d4d-8519-6740e60cc719 https://share.transistor.fm/s/92b461a5 With an internet blackout in Tehran and a "virtual" Supreme Leader, the world is flying blind. Join MBN’s leadership team—Leila Bazzi, Matt Kaminski, and Iran specialist Andres Ilves—as they decode the latest intelligence.

They discuss the stark contradictions in the Trump administration's strategy, the rise of the "martyrdom" narrative in Iranian recruitment, and why the current conflict is becoming the first truly global crisis of the century. Plus, Leila Bazzi shares a powerful perspective on the rising voices of sovereignty within the Lebanese Shia community.

This week’s panel:

  • Andres Ilves (MBN Iran Editor)
  • Leila Bazzi (MBN Editor-in-Chief)
  • Matt Kaminski (MBN Editorial Chair)
]]> With an internet blackout in Tehran and a "virtual" Supreme Leader, the world is flying blind. Join MBN’s leadership team—Leila Bazzi, Matt Kaminski, and Iran specialist Andres Ilves—as they decode the latest intelligence.

They discuss the stark contradictions in the Trump administration's strategy, the rise of the "martyrdom" narrative in Iranian recruitment, and why the current conflict is becoming the first truly global crisis of the century. Plus, Leila Bazzi shares a powerful perspective on the rising voices of sovereignty within the Lebanese Shia community.

This week’s panel:

  • Andres Ilves (MBN Iran Editor)
  • Leila Bazzi (MBN Editor-in-Chief)
  • Matt Kaminski (MBN Editorial Chair)
]]> Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:46:04 -0700 Andres Ilves Andres Ilves 1874 With an internet blackout in Tehran and a "virtual" Supreme Leader, the world is flying blind. Join MBN’s leadership team—Leila Bazzi, Matt Kaminski, and Iran specialist Andres Ilves—as they decode the latest intelligence.

They discuss the stark contradictions in the Trump administration's strategy, the rise of the "martyrdom" narrative in Iranian recruitment, and why the current conflict is becoming the first truly global crisis of the century. Plus, Leila Bazzi shares a powerful perspective on the rising voices of sovereignty within the Lebanese Shia community.

This week’s panel:

  • Andres Ilves (MBN Iran Editor)
  • Leila Bazzi (MBN Editor-in-Chief)
  • Matt Kaminski (MBN Editorial Chair)
]]> Iran, Trump, Middle East, Politics, Geopolitics No Iran War Week 4: Will the Fighting End? 5 5 Iran War Week 4: Will the Fighting End? full 7db05542-89fb-41e3-9caa-b7a6cbeab5c3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4df8a205 Andres Ilves, Leila Bazzi, and Matt Kaminski take up Week 4 of the Iran war. The U.S. and Iran are talking — is this it for the fighting? Who will cave on what?

 Then they give their latest read on the life expectancy of the Iranian regime, based on what we hear from inside Iran and the state of the war.

 Plus Lebanon isn’t on the same side of the conflict with Israel the way that the Gulf states are but there’s a break emerging in Beirut with Iran.

Articles mentioned in this episode: 

Scoop: Who Rules Iran — MBN Agenda

Hedging Bets — MBN Iran Briefing 

The War Is Going Better than You Think — New York Times 

]]> Andres Ilves, Leila Bazzi, and Matt Kaminski take up Week 4 of the Iran war. The U.S. and Iran are talking — is this it for the fighting? Who will cave on what?

 Then they give their latest read on the life expectancy of the Iranian regime, based on what we hear from inside Iran and the state of the war.

 Plus Lebanon isn’t on the same side of the conflict with Israel the way that the Gulf states are but there’s a break emerging in Beirut with Iran.

Articles mentioned in this episode: 

Scoop: Who Rules Iran — MBN Agenda

Hedging Bets — MBN Iran Briefing 

The War Is Going Better than You Think — New York Times 

]]> Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:39:26 -0700 Andres Ilves Andres Ilves 1764 Andres Ilves, Leila Bazzi, and Matt Kaminski take up Week 4 of the Iran war. The U.S. and Iran are talking — is this it for the fighting? Who will cave on what?

 Then they give their latest read on the life expectancy of the Iranian regime, based on what we hear from inside Iran and the state of the war.

 Plus Lebanon isn’t on the same side of the conflict with Israel the way that the Gulf states are but there’s a break emerging in Beirut with Iran.

Articles mentioned in this episode: 

Scoop: Who Rules Iran — MBN Agenda

Hedging Bets — MBN Iran Briefing 

The War Is Going Better than You Think — New York Times 

]]> Iran, War, Israel, Middle East, Trump No Inside Iran’s Proxy Network: Iraq Militias Explained 4 4 Inside Iran’s Proxy Network: Iraq Militias Explained full 53190457-01a1-486a-a530-186e9264f4cc https://share.transistor.fm/s/fcf9f8f4 Andres Ilves sits down with Michael Pregent — senior fellow at Hudson Institute and former intelligence officer — to break down Iran’s proxy forces and militia networks in Iraq.

A must-listen conversation on regional power, security, and what’s really happening on the ground.

]]> Andres Ilves sits down with Michael Pregent — senior fellow at Hudson Institute and former intelligence officer — to break down Iran’s proxy forces and militia networks in Iraq.

A must-listen conversation on regional power, security, and what’s really happening on the ground.

]]> Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:14:27 -0700 Andres Ilves Andres Ilves 1747 Andres Ilves sits down with Michael Pregent — senior fellow at Hudson Institute and former intelligence officer — to break down Iran’s proxy forces and militia networks in Iraq.

A must-listen conversation on regional power, security, and what’s really happening on the ground.

]]> No Amin Tarzi on Iran, the Gulf, and Why the Old Middle East Is Gone 3 3 Amin Tarzi on Iran, the Gulf, and Why the Old Middle East Is Gone full b93a6c91-428f-49a2-b1e3-3b53bcfa5ce8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e9966cb0 The old Middle East is gone. In a new episode of Iran Briefing, Andres Ilves speaks with Amin Tarzi about the region’s structural transformation, Gulf security, Iran’s shifting pressure tactics, and why China may emerge stronger in the post-war balance.

]]> The old Middle East is gone. In a new episode of Iran Briefing, Andres Ilves speaks with Amin Tarzi about the region’s structural transformation, Gulf security, Iran’s shifting pressure tactics, and why China may emerge stronger in the post-war balance.

]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:32:11 -0700 Andres Ilves Andres Ilves 2487 The old Middle East is gone. In a new episode of Iran Briefing, Andres Ilves speaks with Amin Tarzi about the region’s structural transformation, Gulf security, Iran’s shifting pressure tactics, and why China may emerge stronger in the post-war balance.

]]> Iran, war, Hormuz, Gulf, Trump, Israel No Iran War Update: Strikes, Proxies & What Comes Next 2 2 Iran War Update: Strikes, Proxies & What Comes Next full 49f3464e-9faa-43b2-8f54-a042b95f7d42 https://share.transistor.fm/s/70839dd7 War with Iran. Breaking news every day from the Middle East. What does it all mean? 

Andres Ilves, Leila Bazzi, and Matt Kaminski figure it all out in a lively and timely discussion in this week’s episode of the #MBNIranBriefing podcast. 
The decapitation strategy to take out the Islamic Republic’s leadership: is it working? The first-ever strike on Iran’s natural gas infrastructure: where could that lead the next phase of the war? Lebanon, Hezbollah, and Iran’s other proxies: how far will this war spread? 
The three journalists take up these questions, and more.

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]]> War with Iran. Breaking news every day from the Middle East. What does it all mean? 

Andres Ilves, Leila Bazzi, and Matt Kaminski figure it all out in a lively and timely discussion in this week’s episode of the #MBNIranBriefing podcast. 
The decapitation strategy to take out the Islamic Republic’s leadership: is it working? The first-ever strike on Iran’s natural gas infrastructure: where could that lead the next phase of the war? Lebanon, Hezbollah, and Iran’s other proxies: how far will this war spread? 
The three journalists take up these questions, and more.

Premier, Arabic-first language source of news, commentary and information  that connects the Middle East and the United States.
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]]> Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:13:22 -0700 Andres Ilves Andres Ilves 2089 War with Iran. Breaking news every day from the Middle East. What does it all mean? 

Andres Ilves, Leila Bazzi, and Matt Kaminski figure it all out in a lively and timely discussion in this week’s episode of the #MBNIranBriefing podcast. 
The decapitation strategy to take out the Islamic Republic’s leadership: is it working? The first-ever strike on Iran’s natural gas infrastructure: where could that lead the next phase of the war? Lebanon, Hezbollah, and Iran’s other proxies: how far will this war spread? 
The three journalists take up these questions, and more.

Premier, Arabic-first language source of news, commentary and information  that connects the Middle East and the United States.
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Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/MBNEnglish
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]]> Iran No What’s Happening Inside Iran? 1 1 What’s Happening Inside Iran? full c51c7e3a-c82a-4759-9c15-c016b2e12083 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1aa53251 The war around Iran is no longer confined to the battlefield—it is rapidly spilling into global markets, energy supplies, and regional stability. In today’s Iran Briefing podcast, three MBN senior voices unpack the latest developments: Iran’s new leadership doubling down on escalation, attacks spreading across the Gulf, and shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz—one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. With tanker traffic collapsing and oil prices surging above $100 amid the conflict, the conversation looks at how this crisis could reshape Gulf economies, global trade, and the geopolitical balance far beyond the region.

]]> The war around Iran is no longer confined to the battlefield—it is rapidly spilling into global markets, energy supplies, and regional stability. In today’s Iran Briefing podcast, three MBN senior voices unpack the latest developments: Iran’s new leadership doubling down on escalation, attacks spreading across the Gulf, and shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz—one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. With tanker traffic collapsing and oil prices surging above $100 amid the conflict, the conversation looks at how this crisis could reshape Gulf economies, global trade, and the geopolitical balance far beyond the region.

]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:07:10 -0700 Andres Ilves Andres Ilves 2363 The war around Iran is no longer confined to the battlefield—it is rapidly spilling into global markets, energy supplies, and regional stability. In today’s Iran Briefing podcast, three MBN senior voices unpack the latest developments: Iran’s new leadership doubling down on escalation, attacks spreading across the Gulf, and shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz—one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. With tanker traffic collapsing and oil prices surging above $100 amid the conflict, the conversation looks at how this crisis could reshape Gulf economies, global trade, and the geopolitical balance far beyond the region.

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