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EPISODE · Mar 25, 2026 · 24 MIN

What strategy is Iran playing in the Gulf states and beyond?

from The Inside Story Podcast · host Al Jazeera

Iran has kept up attacks on neighbouring Gulf states and Israel, despite intense US and Israeli bombing, with senior Iranian figures assassinated. The Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed, limiting the transit of vital energy supplies. So what's Iran's strategy - and what are its options?  In this episode:  Foad Izadi, Professor at the Faculty of World Studies, University of Tehran Mehran Kamrava, Professor at Georgetown University in Qatar Elijah Magnier, military and political analyst Host: Nick Clark Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

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