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, 11 May 2026 18:29:25 -0700 Mon, 11 May 2026 18:30:06 -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 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.

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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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]]> 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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