What It Means For The US To Lose, What It Means For Iran to Win (S01E125)

Monday, August 10, 2026, ParisAmerican defeat over Iran can lead to a smarter, less militaristic, and ultimately more succesful US.Meanwhile, an Islamic Republic victory could lead to a more arrogant, belligerent, repressive Iran—a regime with a measure of historic legitimacy and a renewed lease on life.On the latest edition of badlands, I step back from the headlines a bit to discuss what the emerging modus vivendi in the Persian Gulf conflict could mean in the long run, even as the war continues to unfold, with much of the latest fighting in the Red Sea and Yemen.In interviews with India’s NewsX World, I also discuss the latest talks over the Strait of Hormuz between Iran and Oman and the escalating conflict between Houthis and Saudi Arbia and its allies along the southern edge of the Arabian Peninsula.badlands is a podcast that needs your support. If you can, please consider pitching in for a paid subscription, or help out by promoting the podcast on social media. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit borzou.substack.com/subscribe