Bannon`s War Room Episode 5217: WarRoom Iran Enters Third Week: Beware The Ides Of March
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Mar 15, 2026 
Jack Posobiec, political commentator known for rapid on-air analysis. Sam Faddis, former intelligence officer specializing in Middle East and counterintelligence. They discuss shifting centers of gravity in the Iran conflict. They cover conventional strikes versus asymmetric responses. They examine risks to oil routes, allied hesitation, and potential strategic moves around Karg Island and export infrastructure.
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Russia Supplying Drones And Targeting Support
- Russia provided Shahed-type drones and likely sharing targeting intelligence that Iran used against regional bases.
- Ukrainian intelligence and Sam Faddis note Moscow profits by enabling Iran while the West shares intel with Ukraine.
Names Of Fallen Airmen Highlight Human Cost
- The Pentagon released names of six airmen killed in a refueling crash tied to the war, underscoring human cost.
- Stephen K. Bannon read six names and noted at least 13 American deaths connected to the conflict so far.
Asymmetric Strategy Targets Global Energy Chokepoints
- Conventional rubble of Iran's military does not end the conflict because Iran pivots to asymmetric tools to exploit chokepoints.
- Sam Faddis stresses closing Persian Gulf outlets affects ~20% of global oil and gas, amplifying asymmetric leverage.