RH 3.31.26 | Iran and the Middle East: Airstrikes, Hormuz, Hezbollah & Global Turmoil

👉 Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast  https://www.restrictedhandling.com/  The war in Iran is heating up and tensions across the Middle East are skyrocketing! In this episode of The Restricted Handling Podcast, we're diving into the latest from the US-Israeli air campaign and how Iran's military infrastructure is taking a serious hit. We're talking 13,000 targets, decapitation strikes, and the Strait of Hormuz—yes, the same strait where 20% of global oil passes through. As the world economy feels the pinch, Iran's tight grip on this crucial shipping lane is causing chaos with oil prices spiking and shipping traffic coming to a crawl.  But it's not just about airstrikes and missile attacks. Hezbollah's been lighting up northern Israel with over 5,000 missile and drone attacks in a month, and Israel's been retaliating with targeted strikes of their own, including going after Hezbollah's leadership. It's full-on proxy war in Lebanon, and the stakes are high with both sides digging in for what feels like a long-term fight.  We're also talking about Iran's continued defiance in the face of mounting pressure. President Trump has threatened to obliterate Iran's energy infrastructure, including targeting their oil wells and Kharg Island, their key oil export terminal, unless the Strait of Hormuz is opened. Meanwhile, countries around the world are feeling the economic fallout. From Spain and Italy blocking US air operations to Malaysia getting a free pass through the Strait—diplomacy is getting just as messy as the military actions.  And let's not forget about Lebanon, where the government's weak stance on Hezbollah has emboldened the group, making it clear that Iran's influence in Lebanon is alive and well. Even with the Lebanese government calling for an expulsion of Iran's ambassador, the diplomat is staying put, which shows just how deeply Iran's proxies are embedded in Lebanon's politics and military.  So, what does this all mean for the future of the region? Will Iran hold strong, or will the US-Israel alliance push them to the negotiating table? Will the global economy recover from the ripple effects of a closed Strait of Hormuz, or is this just the beginning of a longer regional conflict?  We've got all the updates you need, from air campaigns to political maneuvers and everything in between. If you're looking to stay ahead of the news cycle on Iran, the Middle East, and the global impact, this episode has everything you need to keep your finger on the pulse of international security.  👉 Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast  https://www.restrictedhandling.com/  Get the daily intelligence brief Ryan and Glenn read covering Russia, China, Iran, North Korea, the Middle East, geopolitics, sanctions, military and intel operations. Save a few hours of your time getting ahead of the news cycle at restrictedhandling.com.