Israel, Lebanon and Iran

Negar Mortazavi joins a panel discussion on US-Iran nuclear talks, the dynamics in Tehran and Washington, and the role of Israel and Arab states. The panel was hosted at Cato Institute in Washington with Jon Hoffman, Greg Brew and Danny Citrinowicz. (Episode 132) 

Negar Mortazavi speaks with Professor Mohsen Milani about his latest book “Iran’s Rise and Rivalry with the U.S. in the Middle East” (Episode 131) 

A conversation with Negar Mortazavi, Emma Ashford, Jon Hoffman, Trita Parsi, Sina Azodi, and moderated by Ryan Costello. Episode 130. 

A ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanon is in the works, as U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein held talks with the two sides. 

Tensions are escalating between Israel and Hezbollah, Iran’s proxy militia in Lebanon. Attacks on both sides have led to thousands dead and over a million people internally displaced. The latest confrontations come after decades of conflict, so where did it all begin? This podcas ... Show More

Today on the show, Fareed is joined by Danny Citrinowicz, former head of the Iranian Strategic Branch in the Israeli military intelligence, to discuss Iran’s attack this week and how Israel might strike back. Then, long-time foreign correspondent Kim Ghattas speaks with Fareed fr ... Show More

Renewed tension over Tehran’s nuclear programme has raised fears that Israel may strike Iranian atomic facilities this year. Israel and Lebanon have agreed to hold negotiations to settle border disputes and release more Lebanese detainees. Hamas has said it is waiting for next st ... Show More

Tommy and Ben discuss the escalating war between Israel, Hezbollah and Iran after Iran launched 200 ballistic missiles towards Israel on Tuesday in retaliation for the Israeli strike that killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. They also talk about Nasrallah’s importance and th ... Show More

The Middle East finds itself teetering on the brink of a full-scale regional conflict as the world marks one year since the October 7th Hamas attacks. Israel has intensified its military operations against Iran-backed forces across multiple fronts, leaving destruction in its wake ... Show More

Israel is upping pressure on Lebanon through violations of its ceasefire agreement. Iran says the nuclear deal in its original state can’t be revived. The UAE has pledged $64.5 million to a long-standing hospital in East Jerusalem.   This episode features Arab Affairs Editor Vane ... Show More

We are coming to you on Sundays with weekly roundups as Israel's war in Gaza and Lebanon continues.  On Friday, Israel killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Lebanon. It is day 359 of the war in Gaza, where more than 42,586 Palestinians have been killed. In this episode: Zei ... Show More

We are coming to you on Sundays with weekly roundups as Israel's war in Gaza and Lebanon continues. Israel's siege of northern Gaza intensified. Qatar suspended mediation efforts. UN peacekeepers in Lebanon say Israel has attacked them at least half a dozen times. It is day 401 o ... Show More