Iran, the Middle East and ‘Epic Fury’ | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 3.10.26

“War! What is it Good For?” Well, We’ll Find Out Pretty Soon

The United States and Israel launched joint strikes on Iranian military and nuclear sites. The operation had such an intensely dramatic name—Epic Fury—that even fans of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s action movies thought, “Eh, not a bad title.”

Does ‘Epic Fury’ Weaken US Deterrence in the Indo-Pacific?

The U.S.-Israel-led military campaign against Iran has some analysts worried it could drain ammunition and missile stockpiles needed to deter China’s ambitions over Taiwan. Does Operation Epic Fury compromise U.S. deterrence in the Pacific? Ramping up internet censors, checking loyalty of military personnel, and multiple secret meetings. An insider account on how U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran have Beijing afraid of losing its own grip on power. I…

Iran War Chaos with 1 Million Passengers Stranded: 12,000 Flight Cancellations are Upending Middle East Travel

Logistical meltdown. Stephen Silver breaks down the 12,000 flight cancellations and the brewing 2026 Iranian refugee crisis during Operation Epic Fury.

Iran, the Middle East and ‘Epic Fury’ | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 3.10.26

An expert on Iran and regional conflict in the Middle provides analysis on the ongoing war and the greater implications of Operation Epic Fury.