War With Iran
Fri Jan 30 2026
Hamidreza Azizi joins the pod for an emergency episode on the current state of Iran amidst escalating tensions with the United States. Azizi examines the potential for conflict between the two and and offers insights into Iran's internal politics, the role of the IRGC, and the possible repercussions of a U.S. attack.
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Timestamps:
(00:00) - Introduction
(01:46) - Iran's Domestic Situation
(02:44) - US-Iran Tensions and Military Movements
(04:08) - Iran's Response and Internal Dynamics
(09:41) - Potential Scenarios and Outcomes
(28:31) - Iran's Military Capabilities and Strategies
(41:16) - Regional Implications and Global Reactions
(54:33) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Referenced in the Show:
Hamidreza’s Substack - https://www.irananalytica.org/
Middle East Council - https://mecouncil.org/experts_members/hamidreza-azizi/
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Jacob Shapiro is a speaker, consultant, author, and researcher covering global politics and affairs, economics, markets, technology, history, and culture. He speaks to audiences of all sizes around the world, helps global multinationals make strategic decisions about political risks and opportunities, and works directly with investors to grow and protect their assets in today’s volatile global environment. His insights help audiences across industries like finance, agriculture, and energy make sense of the world.
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Hamidreza Azizi joins the pod for an emergency episode on the current state of Iran amidst escalating tensions with the United States. Azizi examines the potential for conflict between the two and and offers insights into Iran's internal politics, the role of the IRGC, and the possible repercussions of a U.S. attack. -- Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction (01:46) - Iran's Domestic Situation (02:44) - US-Iran Tensions and Military Movements (04:08) - Iran's Response and Internal Dynamics (09:41) - Potential Scenarios and Outcomes (28:31) - Iran's Military Capabilities and Strategies (41:16) - Regional Implications and Global Reactions (54:33) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts -- Referenced in the Show: Hamidreza’s Substack - https://www.irananalytica.org/ Middle East Council - https://mecouncil.org/experts_members/hamidreza-azizi/ -- Jacob Shapiro Site: jacobshapiro.com Jacob Shapiro LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jacob-l-s-a9337416 Jacob Twitter: x.com/JacobShap Jacob Shapiro Substack: jashap.substack.com/subscribe -- The Jacob Shapiro Show is produced and edited by Audiographies LLC. More information at audiographies.com -- Jacob Shapiro is a speaker, consultant, author, and researcher covering global politics and affairs, economics, markets, technology, history, and culture. He speaks to audiences of all sizes around the world, helps global multinationals make strategic decisions about political risks and opportunities, and works directly with investors to grow and protect their assets in today’s volatile global environment. His insights help audiences across industries like finance, agriculture, and energy make sense of the world. --