The MeidasTouch Podcast All Hell Breaks Loose as Trump is Fully Abandoned in War!!!
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Mar 18, 2026 A fast-paced rundown of escalating Iran conflict dynamics, from missile and drone strikes to threats in the Strait of Hormuz. Coverage of shifting diplomacy as European powers rethink U.S. leadership and Gulf resentment grows. Discussion of modern drone warfare, NATO simulations, and how Ukraine’s tech is shaping sea and air defenses.
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Conflict Escalation Across Multiple Fronts
- The war has expanded across multiple fronts with Iran striking Gulf states and Israel hitting Lebanon.
- Meiselas describes missile and Shahid drone launches into Bahrain, Dubai, northern and central Israel while Israel bombs southern Lebanon and Beirut.
Worldwide Rejection Of U.S. Military Action
- Global opinion of the U.S. collapsed after the Iran war as allies refuse to back unilateral action.
- Ben Meiselas cites CNN data showing a 79% drop in favorable views across 24 countries and leaders distancing themselves from U.S. strikes.
Russia-Iran Military Cooperation Fueled By Sanctions Relief
- Russia is arming and sharing intelligence with Iran while the U.S. considers easing sanctions on Russia.
- Meiselas highlights Wall Street Journal reporting and criticizes Trump's lifting of sanctions that could bankroll more Russian-Iranian weapon transfers.