Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast

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  Houthis Claim Riyadh Aramco Refinery Strike 04.10.2026 24min

  The Houthis claim they struck an Aramco refinery near Riyadh as the war expands across the Middle East. The attack puts Saudi Arabia’s oil infrastructure back in the spotlight and raises fresh questions about the growing Houthi-Saudi conflict, Iran’s role, and the wider US-Iran war.In this episode of Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast, we examine the reported attack on the Aramco facility south of Riyadh, the Houthi claim of responsibility, and what the incident could mean for Saudi oil exports and global energy markets. We also break down the latest Saudi airstrikes on Sanaa, escalating fighting around Taiz, and the growing humanitarian cost in Yemen.The episode also examines the latest Strait of Hormuz tanker attacks, Iran’s position on the war, Washington’s next move following the Camp David meeting, and the possibility of renewed US military action. With oil prices already above $100 a barrel, the threat to Saudi energy infrastructure adds another layer of risk to an already fragile global oil market.We also cover the latest developments in Britain, including the Manchester terrorism case, the investigation into the RAF Fairford incident, and the new Saudi Arabia-Turkey-Pakistan defense pact that could be tested if the Yemen conflict continues to escalate.Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast delivers daily analysis of the military, geopolitical and economic consequences of the war involving the United States, Iran, Israel and their regional allies.Subscribe for the latest episode every day.
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  Secret Camp David Meeting on Iran as US Buildup Grows 03.10.2026 24min

  A secret Camp David meeting has put the Iran war back in focus as the United States considers its next move. President Trump, Vice President JD Vance and senior US national security officials reportedly met to discuss the Iran conflict as American military forces build up across the Middle East.In this episode of Epic Fury, we examine the secret Camp David meeting, the growing US military presence, and what the deployment of additional aircraft carriers, Marines, fighter jets and warships could mean for the Iran war. We also break down Trump’s latest comments on when the conflict could end and why the military buildup could signal either a wider campaign or a major force rotation.The crisis is also spreading across the region. Saudi Arabia is preparing for a possible offensive against the Houthis in Yemen, while multiple commercial ships are hit by unknown projectiles around the Strait of Hormuz. Iran continues to threaten a response, while diplomacy between Washington and Tehran remains stalled.We also examine the latest developments in Britain, where two Iranian nationals have been charged over an alleged terrorist plot targeting a Jewish community, as well as the investigation into the separate RAF Fairford case.And with the G7 announcing a major emergency oil and fuel release, we look at what the Iran war means for oil prices, diesel supplies, the Strait of Hormuz and the global economy.This is Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast — your daily briefing on the Iran war, US military strategy, geopolitics, energy markets and the rapidly changing Middle East.
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  US Third Carrier Heads to Middle East as Trump Says Strikes Could Return After Midterms 02.10.2026 23min

  The US-Iran war is escalating again as a third US aircraft carrier heads toward the Middle East and President Donald Trump says American military action against Iran could resume after the US midterm elections.In this episode of Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast, we examine the latest US military buildup, the deployment of the USS Theodore Roosevelt and up to 10,000 additional troops, and what the growing American force in the region could mean for the next phase of the Iran war.We also examine Trump's latest comments on Iran, Tehran's response, continued attacks around the Strait of Hormuz, Houthi strikes against Saudi Arabia, and a reported Iranian offer to restore international nuclear inspections in exchange for sanctions relief.Plus, we break down the latest developments in US sanctions, Iran's economy, oil and diesel markets, European fuel supplies, weapons stocks, the future of the Strait of Hormuz, and the diplomatic efforts that could determine whether the conflict escalates or moves toward a new ceasefire.Follow Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast for daily analysis of the US-Iran conflict, Iran war news, Middle East security, oil markets, military developments, sanctions and the geopolitical consequences of the war.
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  Flydubai Cockpit Attack as Trump Answers Iran and Britain Points to Tehran 01.10.2026 23min

  A Flydubai cockpit attack sends shockwaves across the Middle East as a passenger jet plunges more than 17,000 feet and fighter jets are placed on alert. At the same time, Iran receives Washington’s official response to its proposal to end the US-Iran war, while President Donald Trump says the choice is between making a deal and using force.In this episode of Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast, we examine the latest developments in the US-Iran conflict, including the Flydubai cockpit attack, the investigation into the suspected attacker’s motive, and the immediate aviation security fallout.We also examine Britain’s first public indication that Iran may have played a role in the RAF Fairford incident, after five men were arrested near the Gloucestershire airbase. Tehran has rejected the allegation, while the British investigation continues.The Strait of Hormuz remains another major flashpoint after three vessels were struck, including a crude oil tanker. We examine what the latest shipping data reveals about oil flows through the Gulf, why crude exports are recovering faster than refined fuel exports, and what the attacks mean for global energy markets.Plus: Trump’s latest Iran warnings, Tehran’s seven-day peace proposal, the dispute over who moves first, new US sanctions, the US withdrawal from Iraq, rising tensions involving Saudi Arabia and the Houthis, and the political pressure building in Washington ahead of the midterm elections.This episode covers the latest US-Iran war news, Iran war updates, Donald Trump and Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, Flydubai, RAF Fairford, Middle East security, oil markets, US military operations, Iran’s response, and the international fallout from the conflict.Listen to Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast for daily analysis of the war, diplomacy, military developments, geopolitics and the global economic impact of the conflict.
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  Iran Gets US Feedback on Seven-Day Plan as Last US Troops Leave Iraq 30.09.2026 23min

  Iran gets the latest US feedback on its seven-day plan to de-escalate the Iran war, as the final US troops leave Iraq after 23 years. The Trump administration and Tehran remain divided over the sequencing of a potential deal, nuclear concessions, sanctions relief and the Strait of Hormuz.In this episode of Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast, we examine the latest US-Iran negotiations, Iran’s response to Washington, and the growing uncertainty over whether diplomacy can produce a lasting agreement. We also examine the final US military withdrawal from Iraq, the security vacuum it could create, and the continuing threat from Islamic State and Iran-backed militias.The episode also covers a suspected projectile strike on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s claims over shipping through the waterway, Saudi Arabia’s recovering oil export routes, the investigation at RAF Fairford in Britain, and the latest pressure on Iran’s economy.Plus, we take a Context Deep Dive into the Strategic Petroleum Reserve — how America’s emergency oil stockpile works, why Washington is releasing crude during the Iran conflict, and what the reserve can realistically do as the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted.Listen for the latest Iran war news, US foreign policy, Trump’s Iran strategy, Middle East geopolitics, oil markets, military developments and the diplomatic battle between Washington and Tehran.
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  Trump Denies Iran Sanctions Relief Offer as Qatar Talks Continue 29.09.2026 23min

  President Trump denies making an offer of sanctions relief to Iran as Qatar-mediated talks between Washington and Tehran continue, putting the future of the US-Iran war and any potential diplomatic breakthrough back in doubt.In this episode of Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast, we examine the latest US-Iran negotiations, the competing accounts coming from Washington and Tehran, and Iran’s demand for sanctions relief, access to frozen funds and an end to the US naval blockade of Iranian ports.We also examine the latest developments around the Strait of Hormuz, including disputed claims over oil shipments, a reported Iranian capture of a US underwater drone, and the continuing risks facing commercial shipping and global oil markets.The episode also covers the investigation into the five men arrested near RAF Fairford, the latest developments involving Iran-backed forces in Yemen and Saudi Arabia, the approaching US troop withdrawal deadline in Iraq, Iran’s worsening economic pressure, record fuel prices, and the potential impact of the war on American consumers.Plus, we break down the central issue behind the sanctions dispute: how much Iranian money is actually frozen, how sanctions relief could work, and why Washington and Tehran remain divided over which side should make the first move.Topics covered: Trump and Iran, US-Iran war, Iran sanctions, sanctions relief, Qatar mediation, US-Iran negotiations, Strait of Hormuz, Iranian oil exports, Iranian frozen assets, Iran nuclear program, US blockade, global oil prices, Iraq, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, RAF Fairford and the latest Middle East developments.Subscribe to Epic Fury for daily analysis of the US-Iran war, geopolitics, military developments and the economic impact of the conflict.
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  Five Arrested Near RAF Fairford 28.09.2026 24min

  Five men have been arrested near RAF Fairford as British counterterrorism police investigate a major security incident at the US bomber base used during the Iran war.In this episode of Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast, we examine what happened in the Gloucestershire village of Whelford, why around 85 households were evacuated, and what investigators have confirmed — and what remains unknown. The five suspects are being held under terrorism legislation, but British authorities have not publicly confirmed who they are, what was inside the vehicles, or whether Iran was involved.We also examine the growing standoff in the Strait of Hormuz, competing US and Iranian claims over oil shipments and commercial vessels, and the latest threats from Tehran as diplomatic efforts continue.Plus, Trump’s latest comments on restarting strikes against Iran, Saudi Arabia’s response to renewed Houthi attacks, developments in Iraq and Lebanon, rising oil prices, and the economic pressure created by the war.Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast delivers a daily briefing on the US-Iran conflict, military operations, Iran, the Middle East, the Strait of Hormuz, oil markets, diplomacy and the global consequences of the war.Subscribe for the latest episode every day.
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  Trump Rejects Iran’s 7-Day Peace Plan 27.09.2026 23min

  Trump has rejected Iran’s 7-day peace plan, putting the latest attempt to end the US-Iran war in serious doubt. Tehran says it will not back down, while Washington refuses to lift the naval blockade under Iran’s proposed terms.In this episode of Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast, we break down the collapse of Iran’s latest ceasefire roadmap, what Tehran offered in exchange for sanctions relief and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and why Trump decided to reject the proposal.We examine the growing US-Iran diplomatic standoff, Iran’s demands for the release of frozen assets and an end to the blockade, the future of nuclear talks, and the role of Qatar and Pakistan as mediators. We also look at the Strait of Hormuz, global oil prices, US military deployments, Iran’s remaining military capabilities, and the possibility of renewed strikes.Beyond the battlefield, we explain how Washington’s sanctions campaign is expanding into Iranian aviation through secondary sanctions, why Iraq is seeking exemptions, and how the conflict is affecting regional security from Saudi Arabia and Yemen to Iraq and the Gulf.Seven months into the US-Iran war, diplomacy has once again stalled. With the November US midterm elections approaching and the Strait of Hormuz still restricted, the next move from Washington and Tehran could determine whether the conflict moves toward negotiations — or another escalation.Listen to Epic Fury for daily US-Iran war news, Iran war updates, military analysis, geopolitics, sanctions, oil markets, and the latest developments surrounding the Strait of Hormuz.
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  Iran Nuclear Inspectors, China Intel Claims & a New Hormuz Deadline 26.09.2026 23min

  Iran nuclear inspectors could be returning, Tehran has set a new seven-day deadline for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and new CNN reporting points to alleged Chinese intelligence support for Iran. As the US-Iran war enters another critical phase, the diplomatic and military stakes are rising.In this episode of Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast, we examine Iran’s latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the conditions Tehran has attached to a potential ceasefire, and President Masoud Pezeshkian’s comments on allowing UN nuclear inspectors back into Iran.We also examine new US intelligence assessments reported by CNN that Chinese satellite imagery and geospatial intelligence may have helped Iran improve its ability to target American forces and track shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The claims remain disputed and have not been independently confirmed.The episode also covers the escalating Houthi campaign against Saudi Arabia, the alleged targeting of Mecca, growing pressure from Pakistan and Turkey, the latest US congressional debate over the war, rising oil and gasoline prices, and the wider economic impact of the conflict.With Washington weighing Iran’s seven-day proposal and Beijing facing questions over its alleged intelligence links to Tehran, the Strait of Hormuz remains at the centre of the US-Iran war and the global energy market.Listen for the latest analysis of the Iran war, US-Iran negotiations, the Strait of Hormuz crisis, Iran’s nuclear programme, Chinese support for Tehran, Saudi Arabia, the Houthis, oil prices, and the geopolitical consequences of the conflict.Epic Fury is your daily briefing on the US-Iran war, military developments, diplomacy, geopolitics and the global economic fallout from the conflict.
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  Iran Gives US a 5-Day Hormuz Ultimatum as Senate War Powers Vote Fails 25.09.2026 22min

  Iran has given the United States a 4-to-5-day deadline over the Strait of Hormuz as the war enters another critical phase. With Tehran threatening to keep Hormuz closed unless Washington accepts its conditions, oil prices have surged back above $105 a barrel — while a Senate vote to end US military involvement in Iran has failed.In this episode of Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast, we break down Iran’s Hormuz ultimatum, the latest US-Iran negotiations, and what Tehran could do if Washington rejects its demands. We examine the latest fighting in the Strait of Hormuz, the deadly attack on a commercial vessel, Iran’s threat to maintain control of the waterway, and the growing impact on global oil markets and energy security.We also examine the latest US Senate War Powers vote, why 49 senators voted against the resolution to remove American forces from hostilities with Iran, and what the result means for the growing political pressure on President Donald Trump as fuel prices rise ahead of the US midterm elections.Beyond Washington and Tehran, the conflict is spreading across the region. The Houthis have launched another missile barrage toward Saudi Arabia, while Iran warns that any new US strikes could open a wider front across the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb Strait.We also cover Donald Trump’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House, China’s position on the Iran war and Strait of Hormuz, rising US Treasury yields, global oil markets, and the key developments to watch as Iran’s deadline approaches.Epic Fury is your daily US-Iran War Podcast covering the latest developments in the Iran war, US military operations, Tehran’s strategy, Donald Trump’s decisions, the Strait of Hormuz, oil markets, Middle East geopolitics and the global economic impact of the conflict.
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  Xi Jinping at the White House as Iran Looms Over US-China Talks 24.09.2026 23min

  Xi Jinping arrives at the White House as Iran hangs over crucial US-China talks. With the Iran war entering a new phase, the Chinese president’s visit to Washington comes as the Strait of Hormuz remains at the centre of the global energy crisis, oil prices surge above $100 a barrel, and Tehran gives the United States a five-day window to respond to its demands.In this episode of Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast, we break down Xi Jinping’s Washington visit, what Iran means for the US-China relationship, and the latest developments across the conflict. We examine Iran’s deadline to the United States, the Strait of Hormuz blockade, attacks involving commercial shipping, the expanding Houthi offensive in Yemen, and the pressure building around Saudi Arabia and Red Sea shipping.We also cover the latest US-Iran diplomatic contacts, Washington’s response to Tehran, the military situation around Iran and Yemen, new sanctions affecting Iranian airlines, rising oil prices and Treasury yields, and what the conflict means for the global economy.With Xi Jinping at the White House and Iran at the centre of the conversation, the next stage of the US-Iran war could have consequences far beyond the Middle East.Listen to Epic Fury for a clear daily briefing on the US-Iran war, Iran, Trump, US foreign policy, China, the Strait of Hormuz, oil markets, Yemen, geopolitics and the global economic impact of the conflict.
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  Iran Deal Takes Center Stage at UN as Trump Signals Opening 23.09.2026 22min

  The Iran war takes a diplomatic turn as Trump raises the prospect of a deal with Tehran at the United Nations, while Iranian officials push their conditions for ending the conflict.In this episode of Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast, we examine Trump’s United Nations address, the latest US-Iran diplomatic contacts in New York, and Iran’s demands for an end to the American naval blockade and the wider war. We also look at the growing pressure surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s economic crisis, continued Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, and the approaching deadline for Iran-backed militias in Iraq to disarm.The episode also explains the return of shuttle diplomacy — the negotiation technique used when opposing sides communicate through intermediaries rather than meeting directly — and why it could prove important to any attempt to end the US-Iran war.With Trump, Iran, the United Nations, the Strait of Hormuz, Saudi Arabia, Iraq and the wider Middle East all shaping the next phase of the conflict, this episode examines whether the latest diplomatic opening represents genuine progress or simply another pause before the fighting resumes.Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast provides daily analysis of the US-Iran war, military developments, diplomacy, Iran, Israel, the Gulf, oil markets, and the geopolitical consequences of the conflict.
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  Trump and Iran’s Pezeshkian in New York as UN Assembly Opens 22.09.2026 22min

  President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian are in New York as the United Nations General Assembly opens, putting the two leaders in the same city for the first time since the US-Iran war began. With tensions still high, the possibility of direct or indirect contact between Washington and Tehran becomes one of the biggest diplomatic questions of the week.In this episode of Epic Fury, we examine Trump's meeting with the six Gulf Cooperation Council leaders, Iran's seven conditions for ending the war, and Tehran's warning that a new US strike remains possible. We also look at the latest military situation, the pause in Iranian missile and drone attacks, the Strait of Hormuz, Saudi oil exports, and the growing pressure on global energy markets.The episode also covers the approaching September 30 deadline for the US-led coalition withdrawal from Iraq, Iran-backed militias refusing to disarm, Iran's worsening economy, domestic repression, and the latest developments in Yemen and the Houthi conflict.Beyond the Iran war, Chinese President Xi Jinping's upcoming Washington visit could bring another major diplomatic test for Trump, with Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, trade and artificial intelligence potentially on the agenda.This is your daily briefing on the US-Iran war, Trump, Iran, Tehran, the Middle East, oil prices, the Strait of Hormuz, geopolitics and the global economic impact of the conflict.
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  Trump in Deciding Mode on Iran as Tehran Warns of US Strikes 21.09.2026 24min

  President Trump says he is in “deciding mode” on Iran, weighing whether to escalate military action, maintain economic pressure or pursue a deal. At the same time, Tehran warns that the United States may be preparing new strikes, raising fresh fears of another major escalation in the Iran war.In this episode of Epic Fury, we examine Trump's latest warning, Iran's threat to retaliate against US forces across the Middle East, and the growing tension ahead of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.We also track the latest developments in Yemen, where Houthi forces have targeted Saudi Arabia, including a ballistic missile aimed at Riyadh. The Strait of Hormuz remains under intense pressure, with commercial shipping severely disrupted and the US military reporting more than 100 vessels redirected.The episode also examines Iran's possible move to withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, the diplomatic efforts involving Qatar, Oman and Pakistan, the economic impact of the war, and what falling oil prices could signal about expectations for a diplomatic breakthrough.With Trump heading to the UN, Iranian officials warning of further military action and Washington and Tehran sending conflicting signals, the next few days could prove critical for the future of the US-Iran war.Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast delivers daily analysis of the Iran war, US military strategy, Trump administration decisions, Iran's military response, Israel, the Houthis, Saudi Arabia, the Strait of Hormuz, oil markets and the global economic impact of the conflict.
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  Iran Sets Terms to End War as Houthi Missile Targets Riyadh 20.09.2026 23min

  Iran sets out its conditions for ending the war as the conflict takes another dangerous turn. Tehran says it has delivered formal demands to Washington through Qatar, including an end to fighting, the release of frozen Iranian funds, and an end to the US naval blockade of Iranian ports.At the same time, a Houthi ballistic missile targets Riyadh, putting Saudi Arabia and Yemen back at the centre of the Iran war. The attack comes as President Trump cuts his weekend short and returns to Washington, with military options in Yemen reportedly under review.This episode examines Iran’s demands, the Houthi attack on Riyadh, the Saudi response, the latest developments around the Strait of Hormuz, the growing economic cost of the war, oil prices, and the diplomatic pressure building ahead of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.We also look at the reported $45 billion cost of the war to the United States, rising US gasoline and diesel prices, Iran’s frozen assets, the latest developments in Yemen and Lebanon, and what to watch as Trump prepares for a pivotal week of diplomacy.Epic Fury is your daily podcast covering the US-Iran war, Iran, the Middle East, oil markets, geopolitics, military developments, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, the Strait of Hormuz and the global economic impact of the conflict.
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  Saudi Arabia Hit as War Reaches Riyadh 19.09.2026 23min

  The Iran war is spreading deeper into the Gulf. Explosions were heard in Riyadh after Saudi Arabia issued an aerial threat alert, marking the first time the Saudi capital has been directly affected since the war in Yemen intensified. With the Houthis expanding their campaign and fighting escalating around the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb, Saudi Arabia is facing growing pressure as the regional conflict moves closer to its capital.On today’s episode of Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast, we break down the attack on Riyadh, the escalating Saudi-Houthi conflict, and what it means for the wider US-Iran war.We examine the growing threat to Saudi Arabia, the disruption around the Strait of Hormuz, and reports of tankers being hit as commercial shipping faces unprecedented pressure. We also look at Iran’s latest military claims, the mobilisation of hundreds of thousands of volunteers in Tehran, and the latest developments around Iran’s nuclear facilities.The episode also examines President Donald Trump’s upcoming meeting with the leaders of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman in Washington, as Gulf states seek answers over the expanding conflict and the threat to regional security.In this episode:• Explosions and an aerial alert in Riyadh• Saudi Arabia’s growing confrontation with the Houthis• The war in Yemen and the fight for the Red Sea• New attacks and fires involving tankers in the Strait of Hormuz• Iran’s military mobilisation and Tehran’s massive rally• Iran’s nuclear facilities and activity at Pickaxe Mountain• Trump’s upcoming meeting with Gulf leaders• The latest US sanctions and pressure on Iran• Oil prices, Saudi exports and the global energy market• China, Russia and the international response to the war• What to watch as the conflict enters another critical weekEpic Fury provides a daily briefing on the US-Iran war, Iran, Israel, Saudi Arabia, the Gulf, Yemen, the Strait of Hormuz, oil markets and the geopolitical consequences of the conflict.
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  Trump Faces a Big Decision on Iran as Gulf Leaders Head to Washington 18.09.2026 23min

  President Trump says he has a “big decision” coming on Iran as the US-Iran war enters a critical new phase. With six Gulf leaders heading to New York for talks with Trump, Washington is weighing its next move as diplomacy, military escalation and the future of the conflict collide.In this episode of Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast, we examine Trump’s latest warning that he could choose between continuing the current blockade and sanctions strategy or launching a fresh, large-scale campaign against Iran. The timing is significant: Trump is preparing to meet leaders from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman at the United Nations General Assembly.We also examine the competing diplomatic signals coming from Washington and Tehran, including reports of potential US-Iran talks and Trump’s claim that Iran wants a deal. At the same time, Iranian officials are sending sharply different messages over negotiations, while President Masoud Pezeshkian faces another internal attempt to challenge his authority.The battlefield remains relatively quiet, but tensions are building across the Middle East. We examine Iranian claims of downing American MQ-9 Reaper drones, renewed Houthi attacks in Yemen, the threat to Saudi oil infrastructure and the approaching deadline for US coalition forces to withdraw from Iraq.The episode also explores the international fallout from the war, including Russia and China blocking the renewal of the United Nations panel monitoring Iran sanctions, new United Nations allegations concerning potential war crimes, and the latest developments surrounding Iran’s nuclear programme.Meanwhile, the economic pressure on Iran continues to intensify as the rial falls, food inflation remains extreme and medicine shortages worsen. Oil markets are also watching Saudi Arabia’s damaged East-West pipeline and the race to restore exports before storage capacity at Yanbu becomes critical.And with Chinese President Xi Jinping preparing to visit Washington, South Korea considering a role in securing the Strait of Hormuz, and the International Atomic Energy Agency continuing to face uncertainty over Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile, the next few days could prove decisive.Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast delivers daily analysis of the war, US foreign policy, Iran, Israel, the Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz, oil markets, military developments and the geopolitics shaping the conflict.
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  Fed Raises Rates for First Time in Three Years 17.09.2026 22min

  The Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time in three years as the Iran war pushes oil prices higher and threatens to deepen pressure on the US economy. Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline remains shut, crude prices surge, and American fuel costs continue to climb.In this episode of Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast, we break down the latest developments from the Iran war and what they mean for the United States.The Fed’s rate hike comes as energy markets face growing disruption from the conflict. Saudi Arabia’s major pipeline to the Red Sea remains offline following an attack, forcing more oil toward the Strait of Hormuz and raising fresh concerns about global supply. Brent crude has surged, while US gasoline and diesel prices continue to rise.We also examine the latest military developments around the Strait of Hormuz, including an encounter between Iranian boats and a US unmanned surface vessel, new claims surrounding attacks on commercial shipping, and the widening gap between official US statements and independent shipping data.In Washington, the House passes another war powers resolution, the Pentagon reveals the staggering cost of the conflict, and a new assessment warns that the US military is facing significant missile-defense inventory shortages.Meanwhile, Iran faces growing economic and political pressure, while the United Nations prepares for a crucial vote over international monitoring of Iran’s nuclear activities. We also examine developments in Lebanon, Yemen, Iraq and the wider Middle East.In this episode:• Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time since 2023• Iran war drives oil prices higher• Saudi East-West oil pipeline remains shut• US gasoline and diesel prices rise• Strait of Hormuz shipping disruption• US and Iranian military developments• Pentagon reveals the cost of the Iran war• US missile-defense inventory under pressure• UN vote on Iran sanctions monitoring• Iran’s nuclear stockpile and IAEA verification• Lebanon, Yemen and Iraq developmentsEpic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast delivers a daily briefing on the military, economic, political and geopolitical consequences of the Iran war — from Washington and Tehran to the Strait of Hormuz and global energy markets.
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  Saudi Oil Exports Hit as Yanbu Port Shuts Down 16.09.2026 22min

  Saudi Arabia’s oil exports are under growing pressure as Yanbu, the kingdom’s key Red Sea crude export terminal, is suspended following the shutdown of the East-West pipeline. With two major routes that bypass the Strait of Hormuz effectively disrupted, the impact is already being felt across global oil markets.In this episode of Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast, we examine the Yanbu shutdown, Saudi Arabia’s struggle to keep crude flowing, and the sharp rise in oil prices as the war squeezes energy supplies from multiple directions.We also cover Iran’s claim that it shot down another American drone over the Strait of Hormuz, explosions reported on Qeshm Island, the unresolved attack on the tanker MT El Gaia, and the rapidly worsening humanitarian situation in Yemen as Houthi forces consolidate control around the Bab el-Mandeb chokepoint.Beyond the battlefield, we examine Iran’s diplomatic position, the stalled Hormuz shipping agreement, Washington’s growing weapons-stockpile problems, and a new Pentagon inspector general report revealing $33.4 billion in Operation Epic Fury spending, including $22.3 billion on munitions.With the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb both severely constrained, Saudi Arabia is increasingly squeezed between two critical maritime chokepoints — and the consequences are spreading into global oil, fuel and shipping markets.In this episode:• Saudi Arabia’s Yanbu oil terminal shutdown• East-West pipeline repairs and Saudi crude exports• Oil prices surge as physical supply tightens• Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb disruption• Iran claims another US drone shoot-down• Explosions reported on Qeshm Island• Houthi control of Yemen’s Red Sea coast• The latest tanker attack and missing crew member• Pentagon weapons shortages and Operation Epic Fury costs• US-Iran diplomacy and the stalled Hormuz agreement• China, sanctions and the wider geopolitical falloutEpic Fury is your daily podcast tracking the US-Iran War, the military campaign, the global energy crisis, the Strait of Hormuz, Red Sea shipping, Iran, Israel, Saudi Arabia and the wider geopolitical consequences of the conflict.
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  Houthis Seize the Red Sea, Saudi Pipeline Down for Weeks 15.09.2026 22min

  The Iran war reaches a major new escalation as the Houthis seize control of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline is forced offline for weeks.In Episode 200 of Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast, we examine how Iran-backed Houthi forces captured key positions around the Red Sea chokepoint, including Perim Island, potentially threatening one of the world’s most important shipping routes. At the same time, Saudi Arabia’s critical East-West Pipeline has suffered major damage, cutting off a key alternative route for Saudi oil exports after the Strait of Hormuz was closed.We break down what the Houthi takeover of Bab el-Mandeb means for global shipping, Saudi oil exports, the Red Sea, and already-surging crude prices. We also examine the latest developments in Iraq after Saudi Arabia blamed Iran-backed militias for the pipeline attack, Washington’s decision not to strike the Houthis directly, and the growing pressure on Saudi Arabia to respond.The episode also covers the stalled Oman-backed talks over the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s position on negotiations, the latest US military and financial costs of the war, rising oil prices, and what the collapse of Saudi Arabia’s alternative oil routes could mean for the global economy.In this episode:• Houthis seize the Bab el-Mandeb Strait• Perim Island and key Red Sea positions fall to Houthi forces• Saudi Arabia’s East-West Pipeline could remain offline for 3–5 weeks• Iran-backed militias blamed for the Saudi pipeline attack• Washington refuses to launch direct strikes against the Houthis — for now• Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed• Oil prices surge as fears of supply disruption grow• Oman-backed Hormuz negotiations collapse• US military and financial costs of the Iran war• What happens next in the Red Sea, Persian Gulf and global oil marketEpic Fury provides a daily deep dive into the US-Iran war, Iran, Israel, the Houthis, Saudi Arabia, the Strait of Hormuz, the Red Sea, military operations, geopolitics and the global economic consequences of the conflict.Subscribe and follow Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast for the latest developments as the war enters its next phase.