Col. Jacques Baud: Trump’s Final Card Just ENDED Israel – Full Breakdown

Col. Jacques Baud: Trump’s Final Card Just ENDED Israel – Full Breakdown

From Dialogue Works by Nima Rostami Alkhorshid

April 28, 2026 · 1h 5m

About this episode

The episode discusses escalating Iran-US tensions and their implications for regional security and diplomacy.

Iran-US tensions escalate amid diplomatic visits to Pakistan, Oman & Russia. Strait of Hormuz emerges as key negotiation leverage. US deploys carriers & weapons to Gulf, raising escalation risks. Analysis contrasts Western tactical warfare with Iranian/Russian strategic planning. Israel-Lebanon front intensifies; Hezbollah maintains defensive posture. GCC states face vulnerability: oil exports, desalination & trade routes at risk. Discussion questions pressure-based diplomacy & decapitation strategies, stressing need to understand adversary logic. Warns miscalculation could trigger wider regional conflict with global economic impact, as Gulf monarchies reassess security partnerships amid instability. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Nima Rostami Alkhorshid

Guest: Col. Jacques Baud

Topics covered

  • Iran-US relations
  • Middle East tensions
  • strategic planning
  • diplomatic negotiations
  • regional security
  • military escalation

Keywords

  • Iran
  • US
  • Israel
  • Gulf
  • Hezbollah
  • diplomacy
  • military
  • regional conflict
  • strategic planning

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hezbollah

Places: Iran, US, Pakistan, Oman, Russia, Strait of Hormuz, Gulf, Israel, Lebanon, GCC

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