Raj Shamani's Figuring Out

World War 3, Iran-Israel War, Trump, UAE Conflict & PM Modi | Major Sudeep | FO482 Raj Shamani

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Mar 12, 2026
Major Sudeep Singh (R), retired UN peacekeeper and geopolitical commentator, joins to unpack Middle East tensions. He explains Iran-Israel dynamics and why attacks spread across the Gulf. Discussions cover strategic chokepoints like the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea, the role of proxies and regional alliances, and how global powers and trade routes shape the crisis.
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ANECDOTE

Frontline Memory From South Lebanon

  • Major Sudeep Singh recounts serving as a UN peacekeeper in South Lebanon and witnessing Hezbollah attacks on IDF positions.
  • He uses that frontline experience to explain Iran's proxy strategies and Israel's security mindset.
INSIGHT

Diplomatic Posts Maintain Extreme Security After Past Attacks

  • Embassies and diplomats face persistent targeted threats, prompting heavy multi-layered security worldwide.
  • Singh gives examples from Delhi where Israeli and US diplomatic security is visible after past assassination and bombing attempts.
INSIGHT

Hormuz Choke Points Give Iran Economic Leverage

  • The Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea choke points give Iran disproportionate leverage over global oil flows.
  • Major Sudeep Singh notes ~26% of world oil transits these routes, so disruption spikes prices and hurts high-consumption countries.
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