What comes next in Iran

What comes next in Iran

March 4, 2026 · 21 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of recent U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran and the potential consequences of a prolonged conflict.

On Feb. 28, the U.S. and Israel initiated strikes on Iran. What comes next? Host Megan McArdle sits down with Washington Post Columnist David Ignatius to discuss Iran's response, whether the U.S. can sustain a prolonged conflict, what the war signals to adversaries like China and the economic risks of a closed Strait of Hormuz. Subscribe to The Washington Post  here .

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