Seth Frantzman: On Iran, Iraq, Hezbollah and Commerce in the Gulf; Thu. Apr. 30th

Seth Frantzman: On Iran, Iraq, Hezbollah and Commerce in the Gulf; Thu. Apr. 30th

Author: Shanna Fuld April 30, 2026 Duration: 29:15

Senior Middle East Correspondent for Seth Franzman for the Jerusalem Post has many stories. He shares his insights about the current Iran-Israel conflict regarding the Straight of Hormuz and his experiences traveling through the Gulf region. Seth also gets into his reporting from Kurdish Iraq, highlighting the region's relative safety and autonomy, and explains how Iranian-backed militias have infiltrated various countries in the region, comparing them to cartels rather than simple military groups. Join us for the discussion. Promise you’ll hear something new!



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