Twiddling thumbs in Tehran

Twiddling thumbs in Tehran

July 13, 2026 · 7 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the potential for escalated violence in the Middle East, particularly in the context of the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing conflicts involving Israel and Hezbollah.

The Strait of Hormuz, alongside Lebanon, where Israel continues to strike at alleged Hezbollah targets despite a ceasefire, is not the only Middle Eastern theatre at risk of escalated violence with potential regional and global consequences.

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