The MeidasTouch Podcast Trump Crashes Out on Saturday as War Takes Ugly Turn
Mar 28, 2026
A rapid rundown of a sudden uptick in Middle East fighting and new parties joining the fray. Detailed accounts of strikes on strategic bases and damaged surveillance assets. Discussion of threatened shipping chokepoints and shifting regional power dynamics. Examination of military readiness, interceptor shortages, and the economic fallout rippling through markets.
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Houthis Officially Enter The War
- Donald Trump’s actions are framed as distracting from a worsening Middle East war that is escalating beyond initial expectations.
- Ben Meiselas reports the Iran-backed Houthis officially entered the conflict and began launching ballistic missiles toward Israel, signaling regional widening.
AWACS Damage At Prince Sultan Is A Major Loss
- Iran struck Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, damaging multiple large USAF refueling tankers and severely damaging an E-3 Sentry AWACS.
- Ben Meiselas calls the E-3 the Air Force’s crown jewel and reports only about 16 remain after the strike.
Iran’s Strategy Is Daily Surgical Attrition
- Iran is shifting to daily, surgical strikes using drones and ballistic missiles rather than single massive barrages, producing continuous attrition.
- Meiselas notes patterns like 12–15 strikes in different locations each day to steadily erode defenses and economies.