Bannon`s War Room Episode 5237: War With Iran Enters Fourth Week Cont.
Mar 22, 2026
Ben Harnwell, Rome-based commentator on European and energy politics. Rabbi P.W., Jerusalem-based reporter with on-the-ground Israel and Lebanon updates. They discuss Iran’s threats to the Strait of Hormuz and shifting Gulf maritime security. They cover Israeli strikes on IRGC targets, possible Lebanon ground operations, internet blackouts in Iran, NATO reluctance, and economic impacts on oil and alliances.
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Israeli Civilian Resilience Under Rocket Salvoes
- Israel reports high civilian discipline with widespread use of bomb shelters and low death tolls despite heavy rocket salvos from Hezbollah and Iran.
- Rabbi Walicki attributes low casualties to early warnings, sirens, and missile salvo fragmentation making interceptions harder but protecting civilians with shelters.
Iranian Protests Will Await Weakening Of Security Forces
- Rabbi Walicki argues a mass Iranian uprising is likely but being postponed until IRGC and Basij are sufficiently degraded.
- He cites mosque closures and low regime support, estimating regime-affiliated families comprise under 10% of population.
Mixed Reporting Suggests A Wink And Nod On Strikes
- Conflicting media reports about Israeli strikes on Iranian facilities created ambiguity over US involvement; initial reports said coordination with the White House.
- Rabbi Walicki notes reporting flipped from coordination to denial, suggesting possible strategic signaling between allies.