Morning Brief Podcast: US–Israel vs Iran: The War That Could Ignite the Middle East

The Middle East stands at an unstable crossroads as the United States and Israel intensify attacks on Iran, framing the campaign as a decisive move to rein in Tehran’s regional ambitions and possibly reshape its leadership. But Iran is not Venezuela or Libya; It is a system built on layers of religious authority and strategic patience. Retaliatory missile and drone attacks indicate that escalation is still on the table. Host Anirban Chowdhury and ET’s Pranab Dhal Samanta discuss what happened…Read moreThe next few days will be critical: Whether Gulf states can absorb the pressure, whether oil routes remain open, and unrest within Iran will determine whether this will remain a controlled conflict or escalate into a broader regional war.…Read Less