The Globalist The Iran war: Does diplomacy have any chance of succeeding?
Mar 16, 2026
Guest
Karen Krasanovich
Guest
Sheena Rossiter
Guest
Julia Jen
Guest
Anne-Elisabeth Moutet
Guest
Inzimim Rashid
Karen Krasanovich, film critic who covers the Oscars; Sheena Rossiter, climate editor focusing on carbon capability; Julia Jen, newspaper reviewer of global headlines; Anne-Elisabeth Moutet, French political columnist; Inzimim Rashid, Gulf correspondent reporting on Middle East strikes. They discuss escalating US–Israel strikes and regional risks. Dubai airport drone attacks and Strait of Hormuz shipping disruption. Paris municipal results and Vietnam’s parliamentary vote.
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Trump Pressures Allies To Militarise Strait Security
- Donald Trump is publicly pressing allies to send warships and warned NATO over inaction, framing protection of the strait as their responsibility.
- Inzimim Rashid notes China, Australia and Japan are unlikely to deploy ships, reducing coalition prospects.
Lebanon Pulled Into Wider Iran‑Israel Conflict
- Lebanon has been drawn into the conflict through Hezbollah, with intensified Israeli strikes and limited ground incursions.
- Inzimim Rashid says the IDF has shifted from missiles to limited ground operations, with over 850 Lebanese deaths since 2 March.
Paris Election Fragmentation Makes Alliances Crucial
- Paris's municipal results reveal fragmentation with multiple candidates over 10%, complicating second‑round alliances.
- Anne-Elisabeth Moutet highlights five candidates cleared 10% and potential spoilers like a centrist and Sarah Knafo.