Gulf states fear new era of 'no peace, no war' in the Middle East

Gulf states fear new era of 'no peace, no war' in the Middle East

July 20, 2026 · 50 min

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The episode discusses the ongoing tensions in the Middle East, particularly between Iran and the US, while also covering international reactions and local protests in India.

While Iran and the US continued to trade attacks for an eighth consecutive night, Gulf states have had to defend themselves from Iranian drones and missiles in recent days. Also, views from Spain and Argentina as Spain celebrates its second World Cup championship title. And, protests continue in the Indian capital as the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party marches on Parliament to demand the education minister’s resignation. Plus, the new “Freedom Needs a Soundtrack” podcast tells the story of how the Tibetan Freedom Concerts began, what they achieved and what their legacy is. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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