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Special Episode: War in Iran

March 2, 2026·37 min·3 clips

The U.S. and Israel killed Iran's supreme leader, opening a Pandora's box of regional chaos.

This special episode analyzes the immediate aftermath of a U.S.-Israel joint military operation that killed Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, sparking regional retaliation and escalating conflict. Journalist Ishan Tharoor discusses the lack of U.S. endgame planning, divergent American and Israeli goals, and the broader implications for Middle East stability and global economics.

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