Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast

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…

Kuwait came under Iranian missile and drone attack before dawn as the US-Iran war widened again across the Gulf. Saudi Arabia intercepted ballistic missiles for the first time in weeks, Bahrain activated its air defences, and Kuwait International Airport suspended flights as explosions echoed across the region. Epic Fury examines Iran’s escalating strikes on Kuwait, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia following a new wave of US attacks on Iranian military targets. We also break down the disputed wedding strike in Kuhestak, Iran’s threats of further retaliation, Trump’s warning of even larger strikes, the unresolved Strait of Hormuz blockade, Iran’s worsening fuel crisis, new US sanctions, and growing concerns over Iran’s unaccounted-for uranium stockpile. As missiles spread across the Gulf and diplomatic channels remain open but increasingly fragile, the question is whether this latest escalation marks another short exchange — or the beginning of a much wider phase of the war. Subscribe for daily episodes, and unlock…

The United States has struck Iranian Revolutionary Guard targets for the second time in three days after two oil tankers were hit by unidentified projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded with missiles and drones targeting Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait, marking another sharp escalation six months into the US-Iran war. In this episode of Epic Fury, we break down the latest US strikes on IRGC air defences, radar systems and maritime targets, the attacks on shipping in Hormuz, and Iran’s widening campaign across the Gulf. We also examine Tehran’s conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, President Trump’s threat of a larger response, new Iranian diplomatic moves involving Russia and China, the collapsing rial, Iran’s growing fuel crisis, fresh US sanctions, and the impact of renewed conflict on global oil markets. As missiles fly across the Middle East and both sides threaten further escalation, is this the beginning of a new phase in the war — or another dangerous cycle in a conflict neither side…

A US strike on Iran’s Larak Island has pushed the Strait of Hormuz back to the brink. As the US-Iran war enters its seventh month, American forces targeted Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island, near the strategic entrance to the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded with a claimed missile and drone attack on American-linked bases in Jordan, while competing reports of tanker attacks, naval mines and intercepted drones added to growing uncertainty across the Gulf. In this episode of Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast, we break down the Larak Island strike, Iran’s response, and what the latest escalation could mean for the Strait of Hormuz and global oil markets. We also examine President Trump’s AI-generated video appearing to show Iran’s Kharg Island under attack, Tehran’s disputed tanker claims, rising oil prices, and the dangerous mix of confirmed incidents and competing disinformation now shaping the conflict at sea. Plus: Iran, Russia and China meet at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit;…

The United States has struck Iran again after more than a month of relative quiet, targeting Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran responded within hours, launching missiles and drones toward US-operated bases in Jordan. In this episode of Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast, we break down the renewed exchange of fire between the United States and Iran, why CENTCOM says it struck Larak Island, Iran’s claimed retaliation against King Hussein Air Base and Al-Azraq Air Base, and whether this marks the beginning of a wider escalation after weeks of relative restraint. We also examine the US naval blockade and mine-clearing operations in the Strait of Hormuz, Operation Economic Outcast and Washington’s expanding sanctions campaign, rising oil prices, Iran’s worsening gasoline shortage, divisions inside Tehran over reopening Hormuz, and the latest US proposal delivered through Pakistan’s military chief, Asim Munir. Plus: Pezeshkian and Putin meet at the Shanghai Cooperation…

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei issues a warning to the Muslim world as Tehran hardens its position on the Strait of Hormuz. Iran says the waterway will remain closed, while a US proposal delivered through Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, still has no formal response from Tehran. Meanwhile, Operation Economic Outcast is beginning to hit Iran’s economy. Long petrol queues are forming across Tehran, gasoline supplies are under growing pressure, the rial has fallen to fresh lows, and Washington is expanding its sanctions campaign. Also in this episode: the battle over militia disarmament in Iraq, Iran’s diplomatic push at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, the latest on Russia, China and Tehran, and what the deepening economic pressure could mean for the next phase of the US-Iran war. Six months into Operation Epic Fury, the conflict is increasingly becoming a war of economic pressure, political leverage and endurance.

Qatar’s prime minister travels to Tehran for crucial talks with Iran as negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz and a potential shipping corridor gather momentum. At the same time, Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir delivers a US proposal directly to Iranian security chief Mohsen Rezaei, outlining Washington’s terms for ending the blockade and easing economic pressure on Tehran. In this episode of Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast, we break down Qatar’s Tehran talks, Munir’s US offer to Rezaei, the battle over reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s escalating “Economic D-Day” campaign against Iran. We also examine Iran’s collapsing currency, new US sanctions targeting Iranian oil and sanctions evasion, Iraqi militias refusing to disarm, the latest negotiations over Gaza and Lebanon, and President Masoud Pezeshkian’s upcoming meeting with Vladimir Putin.

Six months into the US-Iran War, Iran’s currency has crashed beyond two million rials to the US dollar as economic pressure, sanctions and the Strait of Hormuz blockade push Tehran deeper into crisis. In this episode of Epic Fury, Qatar’s prime minister makes the first high-level visit to Tehran since the war began, while Pakistan’s army chief reportedly delivers a formal US offer to Iran’s leadership. We examine the uncertain Iran-Oman agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, fresh tanker attacks, Washington’s expanding sanctions campaign, and the growing pressure on Iran’s economy. We also cover the deepening diplomatic push involving Qatar, Pakistan, Oman and Russia, Trump and Netanyahu’s hardline stance on negotiations, tensions in Iraq and Lebanon, Iran’s upcoming talks with Vladimir Putin, and what the next phase of this six-month conflict could look like. Is Iran moving towards a deal — or is the economic crisis, the battle over the Strait of Hormuz and the failure to resolve the war’s biggest…

Iran and Oman appear to be sending conflicting signals over a proposed Strait of Hormuz shipping deal as a tanker catches fire in the waterway for the second time in days. In this episode of Epic Fury, we examine the disputed Hormuz corridor, renewed attacks on commercial shipping, Trump’s warning that the war could continue, and the growing pressure on Iran as US sanctions hit its economy. We also cover Iran’s collapsing rial, China’s response to Washington’s sanctions campaign, Qatar’s new diplomatic push in Tehran, Iran’s nuclear inspection dispute, Pakistan’s mediation efforts, Iraq’s militia crisis, and the latest developments in Gaza and Lebanon. The US-Iran war may be moving away from the battlefield, but the fight over shipping, sanctions and diplomacy is becoming increasingly dangerous.

The Strait of Hormuz could be reopening. Iran and Oman have announced a framework for a temporary shipping corridor and joint mine-clearing operation — but the waterway remains contested, commercial shipping is still under threat, and the US says its Navy has already cleared the mines. In this episode of Epic Fury, we break down the latest Strait of Hormuz reopening plan, Iran and Oman's shipping corridor, tanker attacks, mine-clearing efforts and what the developments mean for global oil supplies and international shipping. We also examine US-Iran sanctions, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's latest pressure campaign against Tehran, China's response, Pakistan's mediation efforts, questions surrounding Iran's Supreme Leader, the Qatar-Iran pilot dispute, Iraq's militia disarmament deadline, and the latest developments in Lebanon, Gaza and the wider Middle East.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has unveiled a major new US sanctions package targeting Iran, expanding Washington’s economic pressure campaign against Tehran. In this episode of Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast, we examine Bessent’s “Economic D-Day” announcement, including new sanctions targeting Iran’s oil smuggling, shipping, technology, gold, aviation and digital assets. We break down what Washington actually announced, what was held back, and why the toughest financial measures may still be coming. We also examine Iran’s response, China’s rejection of US pressure, the risk of secondary sanctions against Chinese banks and other trading partners, and what the latest measures could mean for Iran’s economy, oil markets and the wider war. The episode also covers the latest developments around the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian oil exports, shipping risks, Iraq, Lebanon, Gaza, Qatar and the detained Iranian pilots, as well as the diplomatic efforts that could determine what happens next.

Economic D-Day is looming as US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent prepares to unveil a major new Iran sanctions package — promising the toughest economic pressure Washington has ever imposed on Tehran. Bessent has described the coming Iran sanctions announcement as an “economic D-Day”, with the United States preparing to target the financial networks, banks, companies and oil trade that continue to support Iran. The objective is clear: use economic warfare to force Tehran into submission after months of military pressure failed to produce a decisive end to the US-Iran war. In this episode of Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast, we examine what Bessent’s toughest Iran sanctions could mean for Iran’s economy, Iranian oil exports, international banks and companies doing business with Tehran. We also examine how Iran is preparing to respond, why China is rejecting Washington’s pressure, and whether the UAE and other Gulf states could join the sanctions campaign. The episode also tracks the latest developments…

The US is preparing its toughest Iran sanctions yet as the US-Iran war enters a critical new phase. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to unveil a sweeping new sanctions package targeting Iran, with Washington promising unprecedented economic pressure on Tehran. But Iran is sending a different signal. President Masoud Pezeshkian says Tehran could bring the Iran war to an end while claiming victory and insisting any settlement must come on Iran's terms. Meanwhile, China rejects US pressure over its continued purchases of Iranian oil. In this Iran war update, we examine the new US sanctions on Iran, China's response, Iran's diplomatic signals, and whether economic warfare can succeed where military strikes have failed. We also break down the latest developments in the Strait of Hormuz, shipping and oil markets, Iran's control over maritime traffic, the growing pressure on Iraq and Iranian-backed militias, and the wider Middle East conflict. This is Episode 177 of Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast — your…

The Iran blockade is tightening as 68 commercial vessels are redirected by US forces, while pressure builds on Tehran’s oil exports and financial system. In this episode of Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast, we examine the latest developments in the US-Iran war, including the growing naval blockade of Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, and Washington’s expanding economic pressure campaign. We cover: • 68 ships redirected under the US naval blockade • Iran’s oil exports and the growing pressure on its economy • China’s role in buying Iranian oil and the pressure building on Beijing • New Hezbollah sanctions and Iran-linked financial networks • The impact of the blockade on global oil markets and shipping • Iran’s conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz • Iranian-backed militias and the growing security crisis in Iraq • The latest developments in Lebanon and Gaza • US military deployments and the wider strategic picture As the US-Iran conflict moves into a new phase, the battle is increasingly being fought…

The United States has unveiled plans for its toughest sanctions campaign against Iran yet, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warning that Washington wants to economically isolate Tehran and “collapse this regime.” The new measures are expected to be announced Monday and could target Iranian oil revenues, Chinese refiners, financial networks and countries continuing to trade with Iran. In Episode 175 of Epic Fury, we examine the expanding economic war against Iran, the US designation tying Hezbollah more explicitly to Tehran and the latest developments around the naval blockade of Iran. We also cover the arrival of the USS George Washington to relieve the USS Abraham Lincoln after more than 250 days at sea, the latest US blockade figures, the continuing dispute over the Strait of Hormuz, and the UAE's suspension of trade and financial transactions with Iran following the August 18 missile incident. The episode also examines the collapse of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, Trump's threat against…

The UAE has severed all trade, commercial exchange and financial ties with Iran following a missile alert that reignited tensions across the Gulf. Iran denies launching the missiles, but the economic rupture threatens one of Tehran’s most important commercial lifelines. Meanwhile, President Trump claims the Strait of Hormuz is open and operating — but shipping data tells a very different story. Vessel crossings remain dramatically below pre-war levels, Iran says the strait is still blocked, and a cargo ship was attacked while attempting to leave the waterway. In this episode of Epic Fury, we examine the UAE-Iran economic break, the growing dispute over the Strait of Hormuz, Trump’s threat against Oman, and reports of an emerging Iran-Oman shipping arrangement. We also cover the collapse of the sixty-day US-Iran negotiating window, Washington’s threatened new economic pressure on Tehran, the unresolved drone attack in Iraqi Kurdistan, Gaza ceasefire talks, Lebanon’s disarmament negotiations, Iraq’s September…

Iran is accused of firing two ballistic missiles toward the United Arab Emirates as tensions across the Gulf reach a new level. Iran denies the allegation, but hours later the UAE suspends all trade, commercial exchange and financial transactions with Tehran. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump says there are no talks with Iran and none are scheduled, as the sixty-day diplomatic window expires without a new agreement. Iran signals a shift toward a fully offensive military posture, while the Strait of Hormuz remains heavily restricted and commercial shipping continues to face attacks and disruption. In this episode of Epic Fury, we examine the growing Iran-UAE crisis, the collapse of US-Iran diplomacy, the escalating threat around the Strait of Hormuz, Trump's threat toward Oman, Washington's planned economic pressure campaign, and what the widening conflict means for oil markets and global shipping. We also cover the latest developments in Gaza, Lebanon and Iraq, including the future of US-Iran back-channel…