US Navy prepares indefinite Iran blockade as Houthi missiles target Riyadh
Summary
In this episode, host Roland Oliphant and guest David Blair discuss the ongoing US-Iran war, focusing on the US Navy's indefinite blockade of Iranian oil exports and the resulting economic pressure. The conversation analyzes a diplomatic meeting in Istanbul involving European and Middle Eastern nations, highlighting their reactive stance and the UK's strategic efforts to maintain influence in Saudi Arabia.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Grainger and Missing Debbie podcast
Episode intro: US-Iran war status and key topics
Yemen conflict: Houthi attacks and Saudi-led coalition response
Istanbul meeting: European and Middle Eastern foreign ministers
UK and France deploying forces to defend Saudi Arabia
The strategic importance of the UK-Saudi relationship
US Ambassador Mike Waltz: Indefinite blockade of Iran
Economic pressure: Iran's oil exports and humanitarian impact
Sponsors: Grainger, Missing Debbie, and Walden University
Forecast: Likelihood of further US-Israeli strikes on Iran
Why Iran is holding back its missile arsenal
Media access: Lack of on-the-ground journalism in Iran
News: West Bank closure and oil price surge
UK cyber threats and public preparedness advice
Outro: Podcast credits and subscription info
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