S8 Ep1179: Anatol Lieven examines how the Ukraine and Iran conflicts are merging into one global struggle following a Ukrainian drone strike

The John Batchelor Show · Jul 31, 2026 · 12m

Anatol Lieven examines how the Ukraine and Iran conflicts are merging into one global struggle following a Ukrainiandrone strike on an Iranian vessel. This escalation threatens global energy supplies of refined oil products, as Russianrefineries struggle with capacity. While Ukraine targets the Russian middle class to undermine support for the war, Lieven warns of a widening proxy war involving China, North Korea, and Iran. (5)