Dire Straits - an Update on Iran

Dire Straits - an Update on Iran

Author: Myth of the 20th Century - "Only the truth is banned." May 13, 2026 Duration: 1:53:11

Over the past 9 weeks, the conflict with Iran, Israel, and the United States has gone from intense aerial bombardment and missile strikes to a tense standoff in the Strait of Hormuz, with both sides blocking passage of the other’s ships and exchanging intercepts of the occasional oil or cargo vessel attempting to slip through the lines. While the ongoing economic havoc this has caused is clear, from oil price rises to shortages of fertilizer, what is less clear are the long-term shifts in global alliances that have centered around the petro-states of the Gulf region. Tonight we are joined by Louis from the Eviction Notice podcast to give us his analysis - based on time spent in the Middle East as well as in the armed services - on how these trends are likely to reshape the geopolitical and military postures of the major players in the region.

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- ‘Nobody’s Spared From This Conflict’: Lebanon’s People Are In Survival Mode, Karanth (2026) - https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/nobodys-spared-conflict-lebanons-people-110018746.html

- U.S. intelligence says Iran can outlast Trump’s Hormuz blockade for months, Strobel, et. al. (2026) - https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/05/07/cia-intelligence-iran-trump-blockade-missiles/



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Myth of the 20th Century is a show that digs into the stories we think we know and examines the forces that shaped them. Guided by the principle "Only the truth is banned," this podcast peels back the layers of official narratives, exploring the intersections of history, current events, and power. Each episode is a deep dive into the foundational myths-political, social, and cultural-that define our modern world, particularly those emanating from and surrounding the American experience. The analysis is grounded in a belief that what is often presented as settled history is anything but, and that contemporary headlines cannot be fully understood without this crucial context. You'll hear detailed explorations of pivotal events, ideological movements, and the figures who championed or challenged them, all framed by a critical perspective that questions mainstream consensus. This isn't a recitation of dates and names, but a connective investigation into how the past actively informs the present. For those who find standard historical accounts lacking or suspect that news cycles are missing crucial depth, this podcast offers a different lens. It’s for listeners who want their history and politics presented without the usual filters, where the focus is on the underlying patterns and enduring consequences of twentieth-century dogma and ambition. Tune in for a challenging and consistently detailed audit of the century that made us, asking persistently whether the sun truly never sets on the American empire or if that itself is the most potent myth of all.
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