Breaking Down: Collapse Daily Episode 130 - Another Day, Another War
Mar 12, 2026
Coverage of a widening US–Iran conflict and recent strikes that are expanding into civilian infrastructure. Discussion of terrorism risks and sleeper-cell retaliation across the globe. Analysis of economic shocks from disrupted oil markets, possible Strait of Hormuz shutdown, and supply-chain cascades. Exploration of the chances for US ground action and long-term regional destabilization.
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Everyday Canaries Point To Broader Collapse
- Global collapse signals are subtle and cumulative rather than instantaneous.
- Kory describes warm winters, higher grocery and utility costs, fewer insects, and biodiversity loss as everyday canaries in the coal mine.
Iran Conflict Spread Across The Region
- The Iran war has rapidly expanded into widespread regional strikes across many countries.
- Kory lists attacks in Kuwait, UAE, Bahrain, Syria, Iraq, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Cyprus, Oman, Turkey, and Azerbaijan after U.S. strikes inside Iran.
Civilian Infrastructure Now A Target
- Targets are widening from military to civilian infrastructure, raising long-term societal costs.
- Kory cites strikes on desalination plants, airports, and residential areas, which damage water supplies and local economies.