STRAT | 03 AUG 2026 | Iran Stalemate & Russian Reality Check
This STRAT episode examines two of the world's most dangerous security flashpoints as events accelerate in both the Middle East and Eastern Europe. The discussion with Retired Marine Intelligence Officer Hal Kempfer explores reports of a possible U.S.-Israeli strike on Iran that was reportedly halted amid conflicting claims of diplomatic progress, while analyzing the growing threat posed by Iran and its regional proxy forces to critical shipping lanes, Gulf infrastructure, and vital desalination facilities that millions depend upon for fresh water. Attention then shifts to Ukraine, where…
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