Leighton Smith Podcast #318 - March 4th 2026 - George Friedman

About this episode

George Friedman discusses the reasons behind the US attack on Iran and the implications of the conflict.

Media around the world has been engrossed with reporting, speculating, and arguing the case over the war with Iran.   While it may have been ‘out of the blue’ for many, the conflict came as no surprise to those following the developments in the Middle East.  George Friedman, Chairman and Founder of Geopolitical Futures, exploits knowledge he’s accumulated over decades, providing his opinion on why US President Donald Trump made the decision to attack Iran.  He provides the answers others can’t.  And as always, we visit the mailroom with Mrs Producer.   File your comments and complaints at Leighton@newstalkzb.co.nz OR Carolyn@newstalkzb.co.nz Haven't listened to a podcast before? Check out our simple how-to guide. Listen here on iHeartRadio Leighton Smith's podcast also available on iTunes: To subscribe via iTunes click here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Leighton Smith

Guest: George Friedman

Topics covered

• Middle East conflict
• US foreign policy
• geopolitics
• Iran war
• Trump administration

Keywords

• Iran
• geopolitics
• Donald Trump
• Middle East
• war
• Geopolitical Futures
• foreign policy

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Organizations: Geopolitical Futures, Newstalk ZB

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