Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast

President Trump rules out US strikes on Iran before the November midterm elections — but reports suggest a renewed American-Israeli military campaign could follow. As the Iran war enters another critical phase, Brent crude surges to $113 a barrel, Saudi Arabia faces deadly Houthi attacks, and tensions over the Strait of Hormuz threaten global energy security. In this episode of Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast, we examine Donald Trump’s latest statements on Iran, reported plans for potential post-election strikes, and the White House pledge to hold off military action until after the midterms. With oil prices climbing amid fears of renewed escalation, we explore the economic impact of the Iran war and the risks facing global energy markets. We also investigate Houthi attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, conflicting US and Iranian claims over ships and sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz, and Tehran’s warning that renewed strikes could trigger a wider regional conflict. Meanwhile, diplomats meet in Istanbul to…

The US and Israel are reportedly preparing new strike plans against Iran, Saudi Arabia comes under attack, and Washington orders non-emergency government personnel to leave the kingdom as the Iran war threatens to escalate further. In this episode of Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast, we examine reports that US and Israeli officials have developed detailed plans for renewed strikes on Iran, why President Donald Trump has yet to approve military action, and what could happen after the US midterm elections. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has also signalled that removing Iran’s regime remains a central objective. Meanwhile, attacks on Saudi Arabia’s King Fahd International Airport and the Shaybah oil field highlight the growing threat to Gulf security and energy infrastructure. We explain Washington’s decision to order non-emergency government employees and their families out of Saudi Arabia, as the US quietly reduces its military footprint in the region. With Iran making conflicting statements…

Benjamin Netanyahu vows to topple Iran’s regime as tensions escalate and US-Iran negotiations stall. In this episode of Epic Fury, we examine the growing threat of renewed US and Israeli strikes, Donald Trump’s calculations ahead of the US midterm elections, and the diplomatic efforts attempting to prevent the war from reigniting. We also investigate the Houthi threat to Saudi Arabia, rising tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, and the battle over Iran’s nuclear programme. With Tehran insisting its enriched uranium will remain inside the country, the fate of its nuclear stockpile remains a critical obstacle to any potential deal. As oil prices climb and diplomacy hangs in the balance, could the collapse of negotiations push the United States and Israel back towards war with Iran? Epic Fury delivers clear, in-depth analysis of the Iran war, US foreign policy, Middle East security, Israeli strategy, nuclear negotiations, and the global economic consequences of the conflict.

President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold a crucial phone call amid growing signals of a possible renewed US-Israeli military operation against Iran. With Netanyahu declaring “we have a job to finish”, what does the latest contact between Washington and Jerusalem reveal about the next phase of the conflict? In this episode of Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast, we examine the latest Iran war developments, including the Houthi offensive targeting Saudi Arabia, reported threats to critical oil infrastructure and rising tensions across the Gulf. We also analyse Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s visit to Tehran, the deepening Russia-Iran relationship and diplomatic efforts surrounding a potential ceasefire. Plus, we investigate Iran’s reported threats to undersea internet cables and critical digital infrastructure around the Strait of Hormuz, exploring what disruption could mean for regional connectivity, global energy markets and the wider economy. From Trump’s Iran…

Egypt is stepping closer to Saudi Arabia as Gulf states rally amid escalating regional tensions in the Iran war. Could the latest Houthi attacks push the Middle East towards a wider conflict? In this episode of Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast, we examine Egypt’s consideration of parliamentary authorisation to support Saudi Arabia, the growing pressure on Riyadh from Houthi attacks, and the implications for Iran and its regional allies. We also analyse the latest claims of mines striking tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s proposal to reopen the critical shipping route, and President Trump’s warning that the United States could soon “finish the job” in Iran. With oil markets, global energy supplies and US foreign policy all in the balance, we explore what these developments mean for the future of the conflict and the risk of a broader Middle East war.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard claims two supertankers struck naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz, raising fresh questions about the security of global oil supplies. Saudi Arabia faces another wave of Houthi missiles and drone attacks, while Egypt considers authorising military support for the kingdom. In this episode of Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast, we examine the latest developments in the US-Iran war, Tehran’s claims of tanker strikes in the Strait of Hormuz, and the growing threat to commercial shipping across the Gulf. With Brent crude near its highest level in months, Monday’s oil market reaction could reveal how seriously traders view the latest escalation. We also examine Saudi Arabia’s airport disruption, the diplomatic push involving Egypt and Gulf states, President Trump’s decision to waive Russia-related sanctions, and the growing economic pressure on Iran. Plus, our deep dive explores a less visible consequence of the Hormuz crisis: how disrupted fertilizer shipments could threaten global food…

Oil prices surge towards $110 a barrel as the Iran war escalates, attacks on commercial shipping intensify around the Strait of Hormuz, and President Donald Trump signals closer Israel-Saudi Arabia cooperation. In this episode of Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast, we examine the latest developments in the US-Iran war, including Brent crude reaching its highest level since May, twelve reported maritime attacks in a single week, and Iran's latest claim of a tanker explosion in the Strait of Hormuz. We also analyse the Houthi missile and drone campaign against Saudi Arabia, disruption at Riyadh's main airport, and the growing threat to global energy supplies. President Trump says Israel has been helping Saudi Arabia defend itself against the Houthis. Could escalating attacks bring Israel and Saudi Arabia closer together, and what would that mean for the Middle East? We explore the obstacles to normalisation, Iran's regional influence, and the future of the Abraham Accords. Plus, we examine Washington's…

The Pentagon is weighing options for a renewed US assault on Iran, reportedly including the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast bomb, known as the Mother of All Bombs. The reports raise fresh questions about President Donald Trump’s Iran war strategy, particularly after his pledge not to launch new strikes before the November midterm elections. In Yemen, Houthi missiles struck al-Maashiq Palace in Aden, the headquarters of the internationally recognised government, as Saudi Arabia faced a growing campaign of missile and drone attacks. Saudi Arabia’s oil infrastructure, airports and major cities remain under pressure, with the regional conflict threatening wider economic stability. Meanwhile, attacks on commercial shipping in and around the Strait of Hormuz have reached a record weekly level since the war began. The sinking of the Singapore-flagged container ship GFS Pride has intensified concerns over maritime security, global oil supplies and the future of one of the world’s most important shipping routes.…

Saudi Arabia’s oil industry is under attack, commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz faces a surge in strikes, and Iran is signalling a strategy aimed at influencing the US midterm elections. As the US-Iran war escalates, the risks to global oil supplies, energy prices and regional security continue to grow. In this episode of Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast, we examine the missile strike that damaged Saudi Aramco’s headquarters in Dhahran, the expanding Houthi campaign against Saudi oil facilities and airports, and the sinking of a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz. With attacks on commercial vessels intensifying, we explore what Iran’s latest maritime tactics mean for global shipping and one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. We also analyse President Donald Trump’s latest warnings to Tehran, the possibility of deeper US involvement in the conflict, and Iran’s reported attempt to keep oil prices elevated ahead of the November 2026 US midterm elections. Meanwhile, rising American…

A Houthi missile strike hits an Aramco building in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, as Saudi-led airstrikes target fuel infrastructure in Yemen. The latest escalation threatens to widen the regional conflict, putting Saudi energy infrastructure, global oil supplies and Middle East security under renewed pressure. In this episode of Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast, we examine the reported missile strike near the heart of Saudi Arabia’s oil industry, the growing exchange of attacks between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthi movement, and President Donald Trump’s response as Washington weighs its next move. We also analyse Iran’s increasingly firm position on the Strait of Hormuz, the threat to commercial shipping, and what continued instability across the Middle East could mean for crude oil prices, global energy markets and the wider economy. Discover why Yemen’s fuel depots and Red Sea ports are strategically important, how attacks on energy infrastructure could affect civilians, and what the latest developments mean…

Riyadh’s main airport remains closed after a series of deadly Houthi missile and drone strikes on Saudi Arabia, escalating the conflict across the Middle East. With nearly 700 flights a day affected, questions are mounting over Saudi air defences and whether President Trump will intervene militarily. In this episode of Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast, we examine the Houthi attacks on Riyadh, the threat to Saudi airports and oil infrastructure, and Washington’s decision over whether to join the Saudi campaign in Yemen. We also investigate Britain’s accusation that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps was behind an alleged plot on British soil, the Fairford plot, and the diplomatic fallout. Plus, Iran’s latest proposal to Washington, attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, rising Brent crude oil prices, and what the escalating crisis means for global energy markets and the wider US-Iran war. Get the latest US-Iran war news, military analysis, Middle East geopolitics, Houthi attacks, Iran…

Houthi missiles have struck Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport twice in two days, killing civilians and escalating the threat to Saudi Arabia. Now, Iran is offering to help broker talks between Riyadh and the Houthis, while President Donald Trump weighs whether the United States should join Saudi military operations. In this episode of Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast, we examine the latest escalation in the Middle East, the growing risk of a wider regional war, and the critical decisions facing Washington. We break down the Houthi missile attacks on Riyadh, the impact on Saudi aviation and regional security, and the expanding conflict in Yemen. We also examine Iran’s diplomatic outreach to Saudi Arabia, Tehran’s warnings over the US naval blockade, and the growing threat to American interests across the Gulf. With Trump yet to announce a decision on US military involvement, we explore the implications for American foreign policy, the US-Iran war, and the future of Middle East security. We also…

A deadly missile attack on Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh airport has killed 12 people and wounded more than 300, as President Trump weighs whether the United States will join Saudi Arabia in striking Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis. In this episode of Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast, we examine the escalating Iran war, the growing threat to Saudi Arabia and the decisions facing Washington as the conflict spreads across the Middle East. We analyse the Riyadh airport missile strike, the Houthi threat to Saudi Arabia, Trump’s response and the possibility of direct US military action in Yemen. We also examine US military operations against Iranian-linked shipping, new assessments of Iran’s missile and drone capabilities, and reports that Tehran may be receiving military assistance from Russia. With oil prices hovering near $100 a barrel, the Strait of Hormuz under pressure and tensions rising between Washington, Tehran and Jerusalem, we explore the implications for global energy markets, international security and the…

Putin and Trump agree a major diesel supply deal as the US-Iran war continues to disrupt global energy markets. Could Russian fuel help ease the diesel crisis, or will the impact on prices be limited? In this episode of Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast, we examine the details of the Russia-US diesel agreement, Washington’s temporary easing of sanctions on Russian energy, and the political pressure created by soaring American diesel prices. We also cover the latest attacks on Saudi airports by Yemen’s Houthi movement, continued threats to commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, and reports that Russia may be supplying missiles to Iran. Meanwhile, Tehran’s proposed peace terms remain unresolved, with Israel’s refusal to withdraw from Lebanon threatening the wider agreement. With oil markets, energy security and the future of the Iran war increasingly interconnected, we break down what these developments mean for the United States, Russia, Iran and the global economy. Subscribe to Epic Fury for daily…

President Trump pledges to halt US strikes on Iran until after the November midterm elections, as Houthi missile attacks escalate across Saudi Arabia and the Strait of Hormuz remains at the centre of a growing regional crisis. In this episode of Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast, we examine Trump's announcement, the Pentagon's reported plans for potential strikes, and what the decision means for the future of the US-Iran war. While the threat of new American military action appears to ease, economic pressure on Tehran continues to intensify through US sanctions and the naval blockade targeting Iran's oil exports. We analyse the latest developments in the Strait of Hormuz, including attacks on commercial tankers, competing US and Iranian claims over control of the vital shipping route, and the impact on global oil supplies. With tanker insurance premiums, crew bonuses and shipping costs surging, we explain why oil prices remain elevated even as energy flows begin to recover. Meanwhile, Houthi missile attacks…

The White House is reportedly seeking military options for potential strikes on Iran before the US midterm elections, as Washington's position on Iran's nuclear enrichment begins to shift. Meanwhile, Houthi attacks on Saudi airports raise fresh concerns about the expanding regional conflict. In this episode of Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast, we examine reports that the Pentagon has been asked to prepare Iran strike options ahead of Election Day, what President Trump could decide, and why the timing matters for the war and US politics. We also examine Vice President JD Vance's latest comments on Iran's uranium enrichment, Tehran's response, the continuing dispute over the Strait of Hormuz, and renewed attacks on shipping in the Gulf. Across the region, Houthi forces claim another ballistic missile attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, following deadly attacks on Saudi airports in Abha and Riyadh. We examine what the attacks mean for Saudi Arabia, commercial aviation and the wider Iran…

The Houthis claim a new missile strike on Riyadh as the Yemen offensive intensifies, pushing the wider Iran war deeper into Saudi Arabia and threatening another critical Middle East energy corridor. In today’s episode of Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast, we break down the latest Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, the escalating Saudi-backed offensive in Yemen, and the battle for control of the Red Sea coast and the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait. More than 270 fighters were reported killed in a single day of fighting as Saudi-backed forces launched a major offensive against Houthi-held territory. Saudi Arabia has also come under missile and drone attacks, with airports, military sites and energy infrastructure increasingly exposed. We examine what the escalation means for Saudi Arabia, the Red Sea, global oil supplies and the wider US-Iran war, particularly as the Strait of Hormuz remains contested and a growing share of Gulf oil exports is being rerouted through alternative routes. The episode also covers…

The Iran war is widening again as a Saudi-led offensive targets Houthi positions around Sanaa, while Turkey and Pakistan prepare to deploy military forces to Saudi Arabia. In this episode of Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast, we examine the latest escalation in Yemen, the Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, and why the battle for the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb could have major consequences for the wider Iran conflict and global energy markets. We also cover the latest tanker attacks and threats in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's position on negotiations with the United States, Trump's latest comments on the war, and the growing uncertainty over whether diplomacy can prevent another round of US-Iran military escalation. Plus, we break down the latest oil and diesel market developments, the impact of damaged Gulf refineries, US sanctions on Iran, and what to watch over the next 24 hours. This is your daily briefing on the Iran war, US-Iran tensions, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, the Houthis, the Strait of Hormuz, oil markets,…

Yemen launches a major military offensive against the Houthis as the Iran war spreads across the Middle East, while the Iran-backed group claims fresh attacks on Saudi oil facilities near Riyadh. Yemen's internationally recognized government declares a campaign to retake Houthi-held territory. Fighting intensifies around Taiz as Houthi forces claim attacks on Saudi Aramco oil facilities in Riyadh and Khurais, raising fears that Saudi Arabia's critical energy infrastructure could become a major new front in the Iran conflict. Meanwhile, tanker attacks continue around the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's foreign minister says there is no military solution to the war, and Tehran reviews the latest American proposal. President Donald Trump says he has a decision to make on Iran and warns Tehran it faces "the easy way or the hard way." The Pentagon also redeploys US B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford, while additional Patriot missile batteries are sent to Saudi Arabia and Qatar as tensions rise around the Gulf. With Brent…

The Houthis claim they struck an Aramco refinery near Riyadh as the war expands across the Middle East. The attack puts Saudi Arabia’s oil infrastructure back in the spotlight and raises fresh questions about the growing Houthi-Saudi conflict, Iran’s role, and the wider US-Iran war. In this episode of Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast, we examine the reported attack on the Aramco facility south of Riyadh, the Houthi claim of responsibility, and what the incident could mean for Saudi oil exports and global energy markets. We also break down the latest Saudi airstrikes on Sanaa, escalating fighting around Taiz, and the growing humanitarian cost in Yemen. The episode also examines the latest Strait of Hormuz tanker attacks, Iran’s position on the war, Washington’s next move following the Camp David meeting, and the possibility of renewed US military action. With oil prices already above $100 a barrel, the threat to Saudi energy infrastructure adds another layer of risk to an already fragile global oil market.…

A secret Camp David meeting has put the Iran war back in focus as the United States considers its next move. President Trump, Vice President JD Vance and senior US national security officials reportedly met to discuss the Iran conflict as American military forces build up across the Middle East. In this episode of Epic Fury, we examine the secret Camp David meeting, the growing US military presence, and what the deployment of additional aircraft carriers, Marines, fighter jets and warships could mean for the Iran war. We also break down Trump’s latest comments on when the conflict could end and why the military buildup could signal either a wider campaign or a major force rotation. The crisis is also spreading across the region. Saudi Arabia is preparing for a possible offensive against the Houthis in Yemen, while multiple commercial ships are hit by unknown projectiles around the Strait of Hormuz. Iran continues to threaten a response, while diplomacy between Washington and Tehran remains stalled. We also…

The US-Iran war is escalating again as a third US aircraft carrier heads toward the Middle East and President Donald Trump says American military action against Iran could resume after the US midterm elections. In this episode of Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast, we examine the latest US military buildup, the deployment of the USS Theodore Roosevelt and up to 10,000 additional troops, and what the growing American force in the region could mean for the next phase of the Iran war. We also examine Trump's latest comments on Iran, Tehran's response, continued attacks around the Strait of Hormuz, Houthi strikes against Saudi Arabia, and a reported Iranian offer to restore international nuclear inspections in exchange for sanctions relief. Plus, we break down the latest developments in US sanctions, Iran's economy, oil and diesel markets, European fuel supplies, weapons stocks, the future of the Strait of Hormuz, and the diplomatic efforts that could determine whether the conflict escalates or moves toward a…

A Flydubai cockpit attack sends shockwaves across the Middle East as a passenger jet plunges more than 17,000 feet and fighter jets are placed on alert. At the same time, Iran receives Washington’s official response to its proposal to end the US-Iran war, while President Donald Trump says the choice is between making a deal and using force. In this episode of Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast, we examine the latest developments in the US-Iran conflict, including the Flydubai cockpit attack, the investigation into the suspected attacker’s motive, and the immediate aviation security fallout. We also examine Britain’s first public indication that Iran may have played a role in the RAF Fairford incident, after five men were arrested near the Gloucestershire airbase. Tehran has rejected the allegation, while the British investigation continues. The Strait of Hormuz remains another major flashpoint after three vessels were struck, including a crude oil tanker. We examine what the latest shipping data reveals…

Iran gets the latest US feedback on its seven-day plan to de-escalate the Iran war, as the final US troops leave Iraq after 23 years. The Trump administration and Tehran remain divided over the sequencing of a potential deal, nuclear concessions, sanctions relief and the Strait of Hormuz. In this episode of Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast, we examine the latest US-Iran negotiations, Iran’s response to Washington, and the growing uncertainty over whether diplomacy can produce a lasting agreement. We also examine the final US military withdrawal from Iraq, the security vacuum it could create, and the continuing threat from Islamic State and Iran-backed militias. The episode also covers a suspected projectile strike on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s claims over shipping through the waterway, Saudi Arabia’s recovering oil export routes, the investigation at RAF Fairford in Britain, and the latest pressure on Iran’s economy. Plus, we take a Context Deep Dive into the Strategic Petroleum Reserve — how…

President Trump denies making an offer of sanctions relief to Iran as Qatar-mediated talks between Washington and Tehran continue, putting the future of the US-Iran war and any potential diplomatic breakthrough back in doubt. In this episode of Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast, we examine the latest US-Iran negotiations, the competing accounts coming from Washington and Tehran, and Iran’s demand for sanctions relief, access to frozen funds and an end to the US naval blockade of Iranian ports. We also examine the latest developments around the Strait of Hormuz, including disputed claims over oil shipments, a reported Iranian capture of a US underwater drone, and the continuing risks facing commercial shipping and global oil markets. The episode also covers the investigation into the five men arrested near RAF Fairford, the latest developments involving Iran-backed forces in Yemen and Saudi Arabia, the approaching US troop withdrawal deadline in Iraq, Iran’s worsening economic pressure, record fuel prices,…

Five men have been arrested near RAF Fairford as British counterterrorism police investigate a major security incident at the US bomber base used during the Iran war. In this episode of Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast, we examine what happened in the Gloucestershire village of Whelford, why around 85 households were evacuated, and what investigators have confirmed — and what remains unknown. The five suspects are being held under terrorism legislation, but British authorities have not publicly confirmed who they are, what was inside the vehicles, or whether Iran was involved. We also examine the growing standoff in the Strait of Hormuz, competing US and Iranian claims over oil shipments and commercial vessels, and the latest threats from Tehran as diplomatic efforts continue. Plus, Trump’s latest comments on restarting strikes against Iran, Saudi Arabia’s response to renewed Houthi attacks, developments in Iraq and Lebanon, rising oil prices, and the economic pressure created by the war. Epic Fury: The…

Trump has rejected Iran’s 7-day peace plan, putting the latest attempt to end the US-Iran war in serious doubt. Tehran says it will not back down, while Washington refuses to lift the naval blockade under Iran’s proposed terms. In this episode of Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast, we break down the collapse of Iran’s latest ceasefire roadmap, what Tehran offered in exchange for sanctions relief and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and why Trump decided to reject the proposal. We examine the growing US-Iran diplomatic standoff, Iran’s demands for the release of frozen assets and an end to the blockade, the future of nuclear talks, and the role of Qatar and Pakistan as mediators. We also look at the Strait of Hormuz, global oil prices, US military deployments, Iran’s remaining military capabilities, and the possibility of renewed strikes. Beyond the battlefield, we explain how Washington’s sanctions campaign is expanding into Iranian aviation through secondary sanctions, why Iraq is seeking exemptions,…

Iran nuclear inspectors could be returning, Tehran has set a new seven-day deadline for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and new CNN reporting points to alleged Chinese intelligence support for Iran. As the US-Iran war enters another critical phase, the diplomatic and military stakes are rising. In this episode of Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast, we examine Iran’s latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the conditions Tehran has attached to a potential ceasefire, and President Masoud Pezeshkian’s comments on allowing UN nuclear inspectors back into Iran. We also examine new US intelligence assessments reported by CNN that Chinese satellite imagery and geospatial intelligence may have helped Iran improve its ability to target American forces and track shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The claims remain disputed and have not been independently confirmed. The episode also covers the escalating Houthi campaign against Saudi Arabia, the alleged targeting of Mecca, growing pressure from Pakistan and…

Iran has given the United States a 4-to-5-day deadline over the Strait of Hormuz as the war enters another critical phase. With Tehran threatening to keep Hormuz closed unless Washington accepts its conditions, oil prices have surged back above $105 a barrel — while a Senate vote to end US military involvement in Iran has failed. In this episode of Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast, we break down Iran’s Hormuz ultimatum, the latest US-Iran negotiations, and what Tehran could do if Washington rejects its demands. We examine the latest fighting in the Strait of Hormuz, the deadly attack on a commercial vessel, Iran’s threat to maintain control of the waterway, and the growing impact on global oil markets and energy security. We also examine the latest US Senate War Powers vote, why 49 senators voted against the resolution to remove American forces from hostilities with Iran, and what the result means for the growing political pressure on President Donald Trump as fuel prices rise ahead of the US midterm…

Xi Jinping arrives at the White House as Iran hangs over crucial US-China talks. With the Iran war entering a new phase, the Chinese president’s visit to Washington comes as the Strait of Hormuz remains at the centre of the global energy crisis, oil prices surge above $100 a barrel, and Tehran gives the United States a five-day window to respond to its demands. In this episode of Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast, we break down Xi Jinping’s Washington visit, what Iran means for the US-China relationship, and the latest developments across the conflict. We examine Iran’s deadline to the United States, the Strait of Hormuz blockade, attacks involving commercial shipping, the expanding Houthi offensive in Yemen, and the pressure building around Saudi Arabia and Red Sea shipping. We also cover the latest US-Iran diplomatic contacts, Washington’s response to Tehran, the military situation around Iran and Yemen, new sanctions affecting Iranian airlines, rising oil prices and Treasury yields, and what the conflict…

The Iran war takes a diplomatic turn as Trump raises the prospect of a deal with Tehran at the United Nations, while Iranian officials push their conditions for ending the conflict. In this episode of Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast, we examine Trump’s United Nations address, the latest US-Iran diplomatic contacts in New York, and Iran’s demands for an end to the American naval blockade and the wider war. We also look at the growing pressure surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s economic crisis, continued Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, and the approaching deadline for Iran-backed militias in Iraq to disarm. The episode also explains the return of shuttle diplomacy — the negotiation technique used when opposing sides communicate through intermediaries rather than meeting directly — and why it could prove important to any attempt to end the US-Iran war. With Trump, Iran, the United Nations, the Strait of Hormuz, Saudi Arabia, Iraq and the wider Middle East all shaping the next phase of the conflict,…

President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian are in New York as the United Nations General Assembly opens, putting the two leaders in the same city for the first time since the US-Iran war began. With tensions still high, the possibility of direct or indirect contact between Washington and Tehran becomes one of the biggest diplomatic questions of the week. In this episode of Epic Fury, we examine Trump's meeting with the six Gulf Cooperation Council leaders, Iran's seven conditions for ending the war, and Tehran's warning that a new US strike remains possible. We also look at the latest military situation, the pause in Iranian missile and drone attacks, the Strait of Hormuz, Saudi oil exports, and the growing pressure on global energy markets. The episode also covers the approaching September 30 deadline for the US-led coalition withdrawal from Iraq, Iran-backed militias refusing to disarm, Iran's worsening economy, domestic repression, and the latest developments in Yemen and the Houthi…

President Trump says he is in “deciding mode” on Iran, weighing whether to escalate military action, maintain economic pressure or pursue a deal. At the same time, Tehran warns that the United States may be preparing new strikes, raising fresh fears of another major escalation in the Iran war. In this episode of Epic Fury, we examine Trump's latest warning, Iran's threat to retaliate against US forces across the Middle East, and the growing tension ahead of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. We also track the latest developments in Yemen, where Houthi forces have targeted Saudi Arabia, including a ballistic missile aimed at Riyadh. The Strait of Hormuz remains under intense pressure, with commercial shipping severely disrupted and the US military reporting more than 100 vessels redirected. The episode also examines Iran's possible move to withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, the diplomatic efforts involving Qatar, Oman and Pakistan, the economic impact of the war, and what…

Iran sets out its conditions for ending the war as the conflict takes another dangerous turn. Tehran says it has delivered formal demands to Washington through Qatar, including an end to fighting, the release of frozen Iranian funds, and an end to the US naval blockade of Iranian ports. At the same time, a Houthi ballistic missile targets Riyadh, putting Saudi Arabia and Yemen back at the centre of the Iran war. The attack comes as President Trump cuts his weekend short and returns to Washington, with military options in Yemen reportedly under review. This episode examines Iran’s demands, the Houthi attack on Riyadh, the Saudi response, the latest developments around the Strait of Hormuz, the growing economic cost of the war, oil prices, and the diplomatic pressure building ahead of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. We also look at the reported $45 billion cost of the war to the United States, rising US gasoline and diesel prices, Iran’s frozen assets, the latest developments in Yemen and…

The Iran war is spreading deeper into the Gulf. Explosions were heard in Riyadh after Saudi Arabia issued an aerial threat alert, marking the first time the Saudi capital has been directly affected since the war in Yemen intensified. With the Houthis expanding their campaign and fighting escalating around the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb, Saudi Arabia is facing growing pressure as the regional conflict moves closer to its capital. On today’s episode of Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast, we break down the attack on Riyadh, the escalating Saudi-Houthi conflict, and what it means for the wider US-Iran war. We examine the growing threat to Saudi Arabia, the disruption around the Strait of Hormuz, and reports of tankers being hit as commercial shipping faces unprecedented pressure. We also look at Iran’s latest military claims, the mobilisation of hundreds of thousands of volunteers in Tehran, and the latest developments around Iran’s nuclear facilities. The episode also examines President Donald Trump’s upcoming…

President Trump says he has a “big decision” coming on Iran as the US-Iran war enters a critical new phase. With six Gulf leaders heading to New York for talks with Trump, Washington is weighing its next move as diplomacy, military escalation and the future of the conflict collide. In this episode of Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast, we examine Trump’s latest warning that he could choose between continuing the current blockade and sanctions strategy or launching a fresh, large-scale campaign against Iran. The timing is significant: Trump is preparing to meet leaders from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman at the United Nations General Assembly. We also examine the competing diplomatic signals coming from Washington and Tehran, including reports of potential US-Iran talks and Trump’s claim that Iran wants a deal. At the same time, Iranian officials are sending sharply different messages over negotiations, while President Masoud Pezeshkian faces another internal attempt…

The Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time in three years as the Iran war pushes oil prices higher and threatens to deepen pressure on the US economy. Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline remains shut, crude prices surge, and American fuel costs continue to climb. In this episode of Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast, we break down the latest developments from the Iran war and what they mean for the United States. The Fed’s rate hike comes as energy markets face growing disruption from the conflict. Saudi Arabia’s major pipeline to the Red Sea remains offline following an attack, forcing more oil toward the Strait of Hormuz and raising fresh concerns about global supply. Brent crude has surged, while US gasoline and diesel prices continue to rise. We also examine the latest military developments around the Strait of Hormuz, including an encounter between Iranian boats and a US unmanned surface vessel, new claims surrounding attacks on commercial shipping, and the widening gap between…

Saudi Arabia’s oil exports are under growing pressure as Yanbu, the kingdom’s key Red Sea crude export terminal, is suspended following the shutdown of the East-West pipeline. With two major routes that bypass the Strait of Hormuz effectively disrupted, the impact is already being felt across global oil markets. In this episode of Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast, we examine the Yanbu shutdown, Saudi Arabia’s struggle to keep crude flowing, and the sharp rise in oil prices as the war squeezes energy supplies from multiple directions. We also cover Iran’s claim that it shot down another American drone over the Strait of Hormuz, explosions reported on Qeshm Island, the unresolved attack on the tanker MT El Gaia, and the rapidly worsening humanitarian situation in Yemen as Houthi forces consolidate control around the Bab el-Mandeb chokepoint. Beyond the battlefield, we examine Iran’s diplomatic position, the stalled Hormuz shipping agreement, Washington’s growing weapons-stockpile problems, and a new Pentagon…

The Iran war reaches a major new escalation as the Houthis seize control of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline is forced offline for weeks. In Episode 200 of Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast, we examine how Iran-backed Houthi forces captured key positions around the Red Sea chokepoint, including Perim Island, potentially threatening one of the world’s most important shipping routes. At the same time, Saudi Arabia’s critical East-West Pipeline has suffered major damage, cutting off a key alternative route for Saudi oil exports after the Strait of Hormuz was closed. We break down what the Houthi takeover of Bab el-Mandeb means for global shipping, Saudi oil exports, the Red Sea, and already-surging crude prices. We also examine the latest developments in Iraq after Saudi Arabia blamed Iran-backed militias for the pipeline attack, Washington’s decision not to strike the Houthis directly, and the growing pressure on Saudi Arabia to respond. The episode also covers the stalled…

Oil jumps as a Saudi pipeline is hit, putting fresh pressure on global energy markets as the Iran war continues to disrupt the Strait of Hormuz. In this episode of Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast, we examine the drone attack that damaged Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline — the kingdom’s critical alternative route for exporting crude while the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked. Brent crude surged above $106 a barrel as traders reacted to the threat to Saudi oil exports. We also break down the collapse of planned Iran-Gulf talks in Oman, what the postponed Salalah meeting means for efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and why Washington continues to reject an Iranian-backed shipping arrangement. Plus, Iraq begins reopening border crossings with Iran after the Saudi pipeline attack was traced to Iraqi territory, fighting intensifies around Yemen’s Red Sea coast, and the battle for control of the Bab al-Mandeb continues. The episode also examines Iran’s diplomatic strategy, the United States position on…

Iraq has admitted that the drones that struck Saudi Arabia’s critical East-West oil pipeline were launched from Iraqi territory — and President Donald Trump says he believes Iran was behind the attack. In Episode 198 of Epic Fury, we examine the Saudi pipeline strike, Iraq’s crackdown on Iran-backed militias, and the growing risk that Iraqi territory becomes a major new front in the US-Iran war. Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has dismissed senior security officials and Iraq has closed two major border crossings with Iran as pressure mounts over who launched the drones. We also examine Trump’s latest comments on Iran, his reported contacts with the Houthis, and his phone call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Meanwhile, Yemen’s Houthi movement is facing a government counteroffensive around Mokha after seizing key territory along the southern Red Sea coast. The fighting threatens to further disrupt shipping through the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, one of the world’s most important maritime chokepoints. The…

The Red Sea has just become another major flashpoint in the Iran war. Houthi forces have seized Mayyun Island in the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, giving the Iran-aligned movement effective control of Yemen's entire Red Sea coastline and putting one of the world's most important shipping chokepoints under direct threat. At almost the same time, Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline was hit by a drone attack traced to Iraqi territory, forcing the kingdom to shut down the crucial route designed to bypass the Strait of Hormuz. With both major maritime chokepoints in the region under pressure, the economic stakes of the war are rising rapidly. In this episode of Epic Fury, we examine the Houthi takeover of the Bab al-Mandeb, the attack on Saudi Arabia's oil infrastructure, the fallout inside Iraq, and the growing role of Iran-aligned militias across the region. We also examine why Washington has decided against direct military strikes on the Houthis, despite Saudi pressure for US intervention. The episode also covers…

The Iran war widens again as Houthi forces seize Yemen’s historic Red Sea port of Mocha, pushing closer to the strategic Bab al-Mandeb Strait and threatening another vital global shipping chokepoint. The United Nations responds with an emergency Security Council session as fighting intensifies across Yemen. In this episode of Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast, we examine the Houthi capture of Mocha, the collapse of another government position on Yemen’s Red Sea coast, and what control of the area could mean for shipping between the Red Sea and the Suez Canal. With Houthi forces reportedly advancing toward Dhubab and the Hanish Islands, the war is creating a dangerous second maritime front alongside the ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz. We also examine confirmation that Iranian missiles damaged American military aircraft at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, including an A-10 Thunderbolt and F-15E Strike Eagles, as well as the latest unexplained explosions along Iran’s Hormozgan coast. Elsewhere, Saudi…

President Donald Trump has tied the end of the US-Iran War to the November midterm elections, saying he expects the conflict to end immediately after the vote. But as Washington looks toward a possible endgame, the fighting is escalating across the Gulf and the diplomatic pressure on Iran is intensifying. In this episode of Epic Fury, we examine Trump's latest comments on the Iran war, the growing political significance of the November midterms, and Washington's changing approach to negotiations with Tehran. We also break down the International Atomic Energy Agency's decision to refer Iran to the United Nations Security Council over its nuclear obligations — the first such referral in twenty years. Meanwhile, the US-Iran tanker war is intensifying. US Central Command says American forces destroyed five Iranian oil tankers, bringing the number destroyed in the past week to ten, while Iran claimed it had struck US warships and additional tankers. CENTCOM rejected those claims. With Brent crude rising above…

The US-Iran War escalated sharply as American forces destroyed five Iranian oil tankers linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, while Iran claimed it had seized an advanced American underwater drone near the Strait of Hormuz. At the same time, the Houthi movement launched a major missile and drone barrage against Saudi Arabia, striking energy infrastructure and military targets and wounding dozens. The attacks threaten to widen the war beyond Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, putting Saudi Arabia's oil infrastructure and global energy markets under further pressure. In this episode of Epic Fury, we examine the latest escalation in the tanker war, Iran's claims over the captured American underwater vehicle, and the growing Houthi front in Yemen and Saudi Arabia. We also examine the deepening political crisis inside Iran, where former President Hassan Rouhani's calls for an end to the war have triggered an increasingly aggressive backlash from hardline factions and Iranian media. Plus: Britain's new…

Iran doubles gasoline prices for heavy users as economic pressure mounts, while former President Hassan Rouhani reignites an internal debate over whether Tehran should continue the war. In this episode of Epic Fury, we examine Iran's new fuel price increase, the risk of renewed domestic unrest, and Rouhani's call for a dignified end to the conflict and greater public involvement in deciding whether the war should continue. We also examine the latest US-Iran military confrontation in the Strait of Hormuz, including competing Iranian and American claims over attacks on US naval vessels, Iran's reported missile test claims, and the movement of Iranian oil tankers through the contested waterway. The episode also explores the growing political divide inside Iran between figures pushing for an end to the war and hardliners demanding continued resistance, as well as the economic impact of the Hormuz crisis, rising oil prices, US sanctions, and pressure on global energy markets. Plus: the latest developments…

Iran claims it test-fired a new missile over a US aircraft carrier as the tanker war in the Gulf escalates. The United States says its forces struck three Iranian oil tankers after Iran fired ballistic missiles toward an American aircraft carrier and guided-missile destroyer. In this episode of Epic Fury, we examine the latest US-Iran military escalation, Iran's unverified claim that an anti-destroyer missile passed over a US carrier, and Tehran's warning that it will impose a new restricted zone around the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has also claimed strikes on six vessels, although those reports remain unverified. Meanwhile, Iranian officials are preparing a new shipping corridor with Oman, while the United States continues to challenge Iran's control over commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. We also examine Iran's decision to raise gasoline prices for heavy users, growing Republican pressure on War Secretary Pete Hegseth, Israel's claimed control of the Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, new…

The US has sunk an Iranian oil tanker after launching strikes on three Iranian vessels in the Gulf of Oman, escalating the conflict in and around the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, or IRGC, claims it responded within hours by targeting six additional ships, including oil tankers and vessels linked to the United States. In this episode of Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast, we break down the latest US strikes on Iran's oil tanker fleet, the sinking of the M/T Kylo, Iran's claimed retaliation, and the growing risk of a wider maritime conflict in the Strait of Hormuz. We also examine the impact on global shipping and oil markets, Israel's capture of the Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, Iran's warning of further escalation, the political pressure facing War Secretary Pete Hegseth, new US sanctions targeting Iran's financial network, Tehran's worsening fuel crisis, stalled diplomacy over reopening Hormuz, and the latest developments in Iraq. With direct US-Iran military…

Reuters forensic analysis has pointed to an American weapon as the likely cause of the deadly wedding strike in Kuhestak, Iran, raising new questions over US responsibility for one of the worst civilian casualty incidents of the war. In this episode of Epic Fury, we break down the evidence from the Kuhestak wedding strike and what it could mean for Washington and Tehran. We also examine Israel's capture of Hezbollah's Ali al-Taher underground stronghold — the exact position Iran had privately warned could trigger a large-scale response — and why Tehran has so far shown no sign of acting on that threat. Plus: President Trump hints at possible strikes on Iran's Pickaxe Mountain facility, eighteen American service members confirmed killed in the war, Howard Lutnick forced to apologise after falsely claiming no Americans had died, growing pressure on Pete Hegseth, Iran's worsening fuel and currency crisis, new US sanctions, Pakistan's diplomatic proposal, Russia's backing for Tehran, and the latest battle over…

JD Vance responds to growing questions over a deadly strike on a wedding party in Iran as the US-Iran war enters a dangerous new phase. Iran expands its retaliation campaign, striking American-linked targets in Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates, while Washington and Tehran offer sharply different accounts of who controls the Strait of Hormuz. In this episode of Epic Fury, we break down the reported civilian deaths, Iran’s referral of the wedding strike to the International Criminal Court, Vance’s controversial comments on whether the conflict should even be called a war, and Donald Trump’s warning that the United States can strike Iran again at any time. We also examine Benjamin Netanyahu’s increasingly explicit push for regime change in Tehran, Iran’s threats of asymmetric retaliation, the growing political pressure on the Trump administration, the dispute over shipping and oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, and the diplomatic proposal still sitting unanswered in Tehran. From Kuwait and the UAE to…