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EPISODE · Apr 1, 2026 · 31 MIN

The Iran Cipher: Who is Really Calling the Shots?

from MBN Iran Podcast Briefing · host Andres Ilves

With an internet blackout in Tehran and a "virtual" Supreme Leader, the world is flying blind. Join MBN’s leadership team—Leila Bazzi, Matt Kaminski, and Iran specialist Andres Ilves—as they decode the latest intelligence.They discuss the stark contradictions in the Trump administration's strategy, the rise of the "martyrdom" narrative in Iranian recruitment, and why the current conflict is becoming the first truly global crisis of the century. Plus, Leila Bazzi shares a powerful perspective on the rising voices of sovereignty within the Lebanese Shia community.This week’s panel:Andres Ilves (MBN Iran Editor)Leila Bazzi (MBN Editor-in-Chief)Matt Kaminski (MBN Editorial Chair)

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