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EPISODE · Feb 27, 2026 · 33 MIN

5 Countries at War: The Worst-Case Scenario Short of Nuclear

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The worst-case scenario with five countries at war simultaneously involves open conflicts across Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Yemen, and Iran proper. Multiple state and non-state actors fighting at once, millions displaced, oil past $200, global recession, and the worst conventional humanitarian crisis since World War 2.Sources for this episode are available at: https://nbn.fm/war-desk/episode/ep44Sources for this episode are available at: https://nbn.fm/war-desk/episode/ep44About War DeskWar Desk is an investigative podcast using AI-assisted analysis of military intelligence, diplomatic signals, and conflict data to assess global war risk, with sources and references published on our website for verification.Produced by Island InvestigationSubscribe to NBN's NewsletterGet new investigations, new shows, and the raw intelligence you won't find anywhere else straight to your inbox.Sign up at nbn.fm/newsletter.

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The worst-case scenario with five countries at war simultaneously involves open conflicts across Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Yemen, and Iran proper. Multiple state and non-state actors fighting at once, millions displaced, oil past $200, global recession, and the worst conventional humanitarian crisis since World War 2. Sources for this episode are available at: https://nbn.fm/war-desk/episode/ep44 Sources for this episode are available at: https://nbn.fm/war-desk/episode/ep44 About War Desk War De...

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